US Bridges

Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Niagara Falls East · Structure no. 000000002260900

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLindbergh Avenue
CrossesCayuga Creek
LocationNiagara Falls East
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08374, -78.96193
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
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2020)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindbergh Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Avenue over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.