US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI E JCT SH 78 & US20 · Structure no. 000000003362500

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,357
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesErie Street Norfolk Sou
Location3.1 MI E JCT SH 78 & US20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90291, -78.63799
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,357 (2021)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou carry?

About 5,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Erie Street Norfolk Sou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.