US Bridges

White Bridge Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Madison County, New York · NW of Chittenango 3 MI · Structure no. 000000004424170

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,716
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Bridge Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying White Bridge 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2034. 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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CarriesWhite Bridge Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationNW of Chittenango 3 MI
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07502, -75.90775
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2001)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2034
Trucks7%
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$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Bridge 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 White Bridge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does White Bridge Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Bridge Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns White Bridge Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.