Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT US 20 & Town · Structure no. 000000003327330
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,532
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 104 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,607 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Schwartz 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek carry?
About 4,532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Schwartz Road over Cayuga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.