US Bridges

Lakeport Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · W Canastota N Chittenango · Structure no. 000000004424070

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,303
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeport Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Lakeport 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,324 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeport Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationW Canastota N Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06034, -75.87104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,303 (2018)
Projected traffic5,324 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$663,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeport 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 Lakeport Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeport Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 4,303 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lakeport Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeport Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.