US Bridges

Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · In Glenwood · Structure no. 000000003328420

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Hill Road
CrossesW B Cazenovia Crk
LocationIn Glenwood
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61578, -78.65537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic59 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Hill 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 October 2024.

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

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Hill Road over W B Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.