US Bridges

Cain Road over Delaware Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 MI W JCT US 20 & CR491 · Structure no. 000000003367980

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cain Road over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cain Road over Delaware Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCain Road
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location.4 MI W JCT US 20 & CR491
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61015, -79.03425
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic552 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cain Road over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cain Road over Delaware 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cain Road over Delaware Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cain Road over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cain Road over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.