Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 1.1 MI SE JCT 20358 · Structure no. 000000003362170
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,212
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Four Rod Road over Cayuga 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek carry?
About 1,212 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Four Rod Road over Cayuga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.