US Bridges

Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400 · Structure no. 000000003327960

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,818
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,818 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,249 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorthrup Road
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location1.1 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400
Coordinates42.81958, -78.68565
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,818 (2017)
Projected traffic2,249 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northrup 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 1,818 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Northrup Road over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.