Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, New York · N.Wampsville over Canal · Structure no. 000000004424100
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1930, 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 3 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is Old North Court ST 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 Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old North Court ST over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.