US Bridges

Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Bg CNL&SH260 · Structure no. 000000004443180

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGallup RD
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
Location1.4 MI E JCT Bg CNL&SH260
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20271, -77.87267
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 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 traffic1,053 (2020)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gallup RD over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.