US Bridges

RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 100 from RTE 167 · Structure no. 000000004050290

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,079 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,233
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,243 by 2041. The structure is 2,079 ft (633.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 169
CrossesCanal Parking Lot Relie
Location100 from RTE 167
RouteState Highway 169
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03766, -74.84428
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,079 ft (633.7 m)
Longest span365 ft (111.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2020)
Projected traffic2,243 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$25.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie?

The structure is 2,079 ft (633.7 m) long with a longest span of 365 ft (111.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 169 over Canal Parking Lot Relie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.