US Bridges

RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I

Fair

Monroe County, New York · Rte. 15 over Canal · Structure no. 000000004070890

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 31,271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,417 by 2041. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 15
CrossesCanalway Trail 390I390I
LocationRte. 15 over Canal
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates43.11211, -77.62371
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span187 ft (56.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,271 (2021)
Projected traffic31,417 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I carry?

About 31,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (56.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over Canalway Trail 390I390I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.