Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · 2.3 MI E JCT SH34 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004431020
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 471 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 113 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 load restriction.
It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bonta Bridge Road over Erie 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 Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal?
The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bonta Bridge Road over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.