US Bridges

Main Street over Old Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Madison County, New York · .2 MI Int 90 Rt 5 N. · Structure no. 000000004424120

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Main Street 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location.2 MI Int 90 Rt 5 N.
Coordinates43.07945, -75.75497
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,179 (2020)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$517,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 6,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.