US Bridges

RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.8 MI S JCT Rts 265 + 62 · Structure no. 000000002043870

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,512
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 265
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT Rts 265 + 62
RouteState Highway 265
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08021, -78.95981
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2021)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 265 over Cayuga 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 265 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.