US Bridges

Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 Mile S of South Wales · Structure no. 000000003328130

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDarling Road
CrossesE B Cazenovia Crk
Location.4 Mile S of South Wales
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70323, -78.58034
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Darling 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Darling Road over E B Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.