US Bridges

Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .6 Mi. E of Niagara Falls · Structure no. 000000002257310

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCayuga DR Ext
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location.6 Mi. E of Niagara Falls
Coordinates43.098, -78.92799
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2020)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz 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 Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cayuga DR Ext over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.