US Bridges

RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway

Good

Monroe County, New York · RTE 253 over Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004443289

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,895
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 13,895 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,879 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesErie Canal Bikeway
LocationRTE 253 over Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 96
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09238, -77.51461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,895 (2020)
Projected traffic16,879 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway carry?

About 13,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Erie Canal Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.