RTE 33A over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, New York · JCT Barge C + RTE 33A · Structure no. 000000004443340
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,457
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 33A over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 33A over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 15,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,777 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 33A over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is RTE 33A over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 33A over Erie Canal carry?
About 15,457 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 33A over Erie Canal?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 33A over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.