Service Road over Erie Barge Canal
PoorPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 12MI SE JCT Rts 5+169 · Structure no. 000000004423010
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Service Road over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Service Road over Erie Barge Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Service Road over Erie Barge Canal built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Service Road over Erie Barge 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 2024.
How much traffic does Service Road over Erie Barge Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Service Road over Erie Barge Canal?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.
Who owns Service Road over Erie Barge Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.