Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal
FairPosted for loadErie County, New York · .5 MI N JCT I190 & SH198 · Structure no. 000000007708440
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 434 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,063
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 116 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2040. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 63 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Unity Island Acces over 190IX 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal carry?
About 1,063 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal?
The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Unity Island Acces over 190IX Black Rock Canal?
It is owned by the Railroad.