US Bridges

RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Nys Barge C.& RTE 260 · Structure no. 000000004443400

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,373
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1985, 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 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 10,373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,421 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 260
CrossesCanal Maintenance Road
LocationJCT Nys Barge C.& RTE 260
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates43.21141, -77.89492
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,373 (2019)
Projected traffic10,421 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road carry?

About 10,373 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 260 over Canal Maintenance Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.