US Bridges

Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · .3 MI W JCT Brge C & SH19 · Structure no. 000000004443200

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er is a steel truss - thru carrying Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 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 5 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSmith Street
CrossesErie Canal Bike Path Er
Location.3 MI W JCT Brge C & SH19
Coordinates43.21604, -77.94345
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic780 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Street over Erie Canal Bike Path Er?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.