US Bridges

RTE 33 over Erie Canal

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Barge Canal & RTE 33 · Structure no. 000000004443350

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,686
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,686 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,766 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT Barge Canal & RTE 33
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14997, -77.67163
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,686 (2020)
Projected traffic11,766 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Erie Canal carry?

About 9,686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.