US Bridges

RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · JCT ST Barge C + RTE 386 · Structure no. 000000004047410

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,149
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 15,149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,403 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 386
CrossesCanal Trailway Erie Can
LocationJCT ST Barge C + RTE 386
RouteState Highway 386
Coordinates43.18839, -77.73214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,149 (2020)
Projected traffic18,403 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can 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 RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can carry?

About 15,149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 386 over Canal Trailway Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.