Penora Street over Cayuga Creek
FairErie County, New York · .5 MI E JCT SH78 & Cay Ck · Structure no. 000000003326880
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,008
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penora Street over Cayuga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penora Street over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,008 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,196 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penora Street over Cayuga Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Penora Street over Cayuga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Penora Street over Cayuga Creek carry?
About 5,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Penora Street over Cayuga Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Penora Street over Cayuga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.