US Bridges

RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Nys Barge C + RTE 204 · Structure no. 000000004443410

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,266
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel continuous frame carrying RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,115 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 204
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
LocationJCT Nys Barge C + RTE 204
RouteState Highway 204
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13088, -77.65842
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,266 (2019)
Projected traffic16,115 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 204 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 13,266 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 204 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.