US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 0.8MI SE JCT Barge C+96 · Structure no. 000000004443070

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,239
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 load restriction.

It carries about 5,239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,335 by 2037. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location0.8MI SE JCT Barge C+96
Coordinates43.08306, -77.50627
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,239 (2017)
Projected traffic7,335 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 5,239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.