US Bridges

RTE 19 over Erie Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Monroe County, New York · JCT Barge C&rte 19 · Structure no. 000000004443240

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 19 over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,552 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT Barge C&rte 19
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21653, -77.93819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,156 (2020)
Projected traffic13,552 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 19 over Erie Canal 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 RTE 19 over Erie Canal carry?

About 11,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.