US Bridges

Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT 384 + Canal · Structure no. 000000004453040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,086
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster Street
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location0.1 MI W JCT 384 + Canal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02184, -78.87799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,086 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Street over Erie Barge 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 Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Street over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.