US Bridges

Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · In Bellevue · Structure no. 000000003327000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRowley Road
CrossesCayuga Creek
LocationIn Bellevue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89431, -78.73194
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2021)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rowley Road over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.