Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal
PoorMadison County, New York · W Canastota E Chittenango · Structure no. 000000004424050
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harsh Road over Old Erie 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Harsh Road over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.