US Bridges

Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT SH 78 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000003328730

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,439
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 6,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,799 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesComo Park Blvd
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT SH 78 & US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89344, -78.73195
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,439 (2020)
Projected traffic6,799 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Como Park Blvd over Cayuga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 6,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Como Park Blvd over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.