West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal
FairPosted for loadErie County, New York · 2.5 MI S JCT Rts I190<198 · Structure no. 000000002260660
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 849
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2037. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal 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 West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal carry?
About 849 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Ferry Street over Black Rock Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.