US Bridges

Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.6MI NW JCT Erie C. + 31 · Structure no. 000000004443110

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,429 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road
CrossesErie Canal Bikeway
Location0.6MI NW JCT Erie C. + 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17245, -77.68069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,640 (2019)
Projected traffic21,429 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway carry?

About 17,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road over Erie Canal Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.