US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Barge C & 65 · Structure no. 000000004443080

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,047
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1981, 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 5 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 6,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesErie Canal
Location1.3 MI W JCT Barge C & 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09565, -77.56862
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,047 (2018)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal built?

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

What condition is Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal carry?

About 6,047 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.