US Bridges

Herrick Farm Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · 2 Miles West of Canastota · Structure no. 000000004424140

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrick Farm Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Herrick Farm 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHerrick Farm Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location2 Miles West of Canastota
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07274, -75.79922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic56 by 2020
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herrick Farm 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 Herrick Farm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Herrick Farm Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Herrick Farm Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Herrick Farm Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.