US Bridges

Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 0.1MI E JCT Barge C+RT250 · Structure no. 000000004443030

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParker Street
CrossesErie Canal Trailway Eri
Location0.1MI E JCT Barge C+RT250
Coordinates43.10044, -77.43933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2016)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Street over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.