US Bridges

Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 0.2MI W JCT Barge C + 259 · Structure no. 000000004443150

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 117 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 6 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMartha Street
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location0.2MI W JCT Barge C + 259
Coordinates43.19499, -77.80339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 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 traffic721 (2019)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Martha Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Martha Street over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.