US Bridges

South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI E JCT Erie CNL&SH15A · Structure no. 000000004443100

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,073
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S 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 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 15,073 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,310 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Clinton Ave
CrossesErie Canal Bike Path S
Location1 MI E JCT Erie CNL&SH15A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10511, -77.59905
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,073 (2020)
Projected traffic18,310 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S built?

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

What condition is South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S 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 South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S carry?

About 15,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns South Clinton Ave over Erie Canal Bike Path S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.