RTE 3 over Power Canal
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH 3 & SH 3A · Structure no. 000000001000590
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,214
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Power Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 3 over Power Canal in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,739 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Power Canal built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Power 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Power Canal carry?
About 2,214 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Power Canal?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Power Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.