US Bridges

Buck ST over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · N Canastota Village S · Structure no. 000000004424040

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck ST over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Buck ST over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuck ST
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationN Canastota Village S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07935, -75.75708
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2021)
Projected traffic221 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck ST over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck 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 Buck ST over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buck ST over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Buck ST over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.