US Bridges

RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT I90 < RTE 16 · Structure no. 000000005512119

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,430
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 years old, older 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 93,430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,707 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT I90 < RTE 16
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84128, -78.79299
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,430 (2017)
Projected traffic104,707 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I90 over Cazenovia 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 93,430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.