US Bridges

Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 0.3MI W JCT Barge C+I490 · Structure no. 000000004443060

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesCanal Trailway Erie Can
Location0.3MI W JCT Barge C+I490
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06249, -77.47756
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2020)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Marsh Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.