US Bridges

Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · N.W.Of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000004424160

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBolivar Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationN.W.Of Chittenango
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07068, -75.88906
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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2021)
Projected traffic2,293 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$310,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolivar 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bolivar Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.