US Bridges

Borden Road over Cayuga Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT SH78 & SH130 · Structure no. 000000003327220

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,449
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borden Road over Cayuga Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Borden Road over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,449 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,034 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBorden Road
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT SH78 & SH130
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89923, -78.70771
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,449 (2020)
Projected traffic11,034 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borden Road over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borden Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Borden Road over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 10,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Borden Road over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Borden Road over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.