US Bridges

Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Good

Monroe County, New York · 2.5MI E JCT Barge C + 259 · Structure no. 000000004443130

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,616
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,616 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,111 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesManitou Road
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location2.5MI E JCT Barge C + 259
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18731, -77.75342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span187 ft (56.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,616 (2018)
Projected traffic14,111 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 11,616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (56.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Manitou Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.