US Bridges

RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · JCT Barge C&rte 31F · Structure no. 000000004443220

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,027
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,074 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 250
CrossesErie Canal Trailway Eri
LocationJCT Barge C&rte 31F
RouteCity Street 250
Coordinates43.10142, -77.44192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,027 (2018)
Projected traffic10,074 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri built?

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

What condition is RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri carry?

About 10,027 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 250 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.