US Bridges

West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · In West Falls · Structure no. 000000003327990

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Falls Road
CrossesW B Cazenovia Crk
LocationIn West Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70164, -78.68213
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2020)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Falls Road over W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Falls Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.