US Bridges

Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · In Town of Colden · Structure no. 000000003328240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHeath Road
CrossesW B Cazenovia Crk
LocationIn Town of Colden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64439, -78.68453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2021)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Heath Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.