US Bridges

RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Fair

Monroe County, New York · RTE.65(CLOVER St) & Canal · Structure no. 000000004443300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,359
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 20,359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,732 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 65
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
LocationRTE.65(CLOVER St) & Canal
RouteState Highway 65
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09097, -77.54394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,359 (2020)
Projected traffic24,732 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 20,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 65 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.