US Bridges

Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.8 MI W of East Aurora · Structure no. 000000003328120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,736
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,736 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWillardshire Road
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location2.8 MI W of East Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77951, -78.6831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,736 (2020)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willardshire 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 1,736 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willardshire Road over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.