US Bridges

Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal

PoorPosted for load

Herkimer County, New York · 0.19 MI SW from RT.5 · Structure no. 000000004423050

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 115 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 4 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMoss Road
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location0.19 MI SW from RT.5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05164, -75.0761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic27 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Moss 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Moss Road over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.