US Bridges

Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · N Canastota E RTE13 · Structure no. 000000004424020

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDiamond ST
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationN Canastota E RTE13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07922, -75.75039
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2020)
Projected traffic737 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond ST over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.