US Bridges

RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 384&190I · Structure no. 000000002047320

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,369 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 384
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 384&190I
RouteCity Street 384
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07821, -78.96104
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2019)
Projected traffic3,369 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 384 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 384 over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 384 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.