Erie Canal Road over Independence River
GoodLewis County, New York · 4 Miles East of RTE 26 · Structure no. 000000003339900
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erie Canal Road over Independence River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erie Canal Road over Independence River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erie Canal Road over Independence River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Erie Canal Road over Independence River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Erie Canal Road over Independence River carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Erie Canal Road over Independence River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Erie Canal Road over Independence River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.