RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · JCT RTE 34 + Canal · Structure no. 000000004023370
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 626 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,718
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,718 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2041. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal carry?
About 2,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal?
The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.