US Bridges

Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 MI N of East Concord · Structure no. 000000003328550

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse Road
CrossesBr Cazenovia Crk
Location2.1 MI N of East Concord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58224, -78.64408
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Road over Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Road over Br Cazenovia Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.