Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 1 MI W JCT SH400 & SH78 · Structure no. 000000003328840
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,161
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek carry?
About 1,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Leydecker Road over Cazenovia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.