US Bridges

RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.8 M No French Rd/ I-990 · Structure no. 000000004044050

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
312 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,551 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 270
CrossesErie Canal Canal Bike P
Location2.8 M No French Rd/ I-990
RouteState Highway 270
Coordinates43.06939, -78.77078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span305 ft (93 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,151 (2021)
Projected traffic7,551 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P carry?

About 7,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 270 over Erie Canal Canal Bike P?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.