US Bridges

Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · In Brockport · Structure no. 000000004443190

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 111 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Ave-Fayette
CrossesErie Canal
LocationIn Brockport
Coordinates43.21524, -77.93544
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,836 (2020)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave-Fayette over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.