US Bridges

Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Niagara Falls East · Structure no. 000000002260930

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,854
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,005 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCayuga Drive
CrossesCayuga Creek
LocationNiagara Falls East
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09006, -78.96213
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,854 (2020)
Projected traffic6,005 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cayuga Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 4,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cayuga Drive over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.