US Bridges

Kimberlee Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH5 & Kimbrly · Structure no. 000000004424150

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberlee Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Kimberlee Road 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.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKimberlee Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location.5 MI N JCT SH5 & Kimbrly
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06997, -75.80495
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberlee Road over Old Erie Canal built?

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

What condition is Kimberlee 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 Kimberlee Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kimberlee 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 Kimberlee Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.