US Bridges

Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 Mile North of Twn Line · Structure no. 000000003326890

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,702
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,783 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Line Road
CrossesBranch Cayuga Crk
Location.9 Mile North of Twn Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90278, -78.57822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2021)
Projected traffic3,783 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Town Line Road over Branch Cayuga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.