US Bridges

Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · At the Junction of Ny Rou · Structure no. 000000003326930

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,011
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 19,011 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesCazenovia Creek
LocationAt the Junction of Ny Rou
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82969, -78.77557
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,011 (2020)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ridge Road over Cazenovia 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 19,011 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.