US Bridges

Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1 Mile North of Nys RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000004437280

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2017. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoatyard Road
CrossesCanal Feeder
Location1 Mile North of Nys RTE 5
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05993, -75.87184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic140 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder 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 Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Boatyard Road over Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.