US Bridges

Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .3 MI West of South Wales · Structure no. 000000003327970

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEmery Road
CrossesE B Cazenovia Crk
Location.3 MI West of South Wales
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70919, -78.58529
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2021)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk 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 Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Emery Road over E B Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.