Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, New York · W Canastota E Chittenango · Structure no. 000000004424060
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 454
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 160 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 load restriction.
It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is Canaseraga 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Canaseraga Road over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.