RTE 265 over Erie Canal
PoorErie County, New York · JCT RTE 265 + Canal · Structure no. 000000004043850
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 454 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,526
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 265 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 265 over Erie Canal in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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.
It carries about 15,526 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,395 by 2041. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 265 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is RTE 265 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 265 over Erie Canal carry?
About 15,526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 265 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 265 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.