Washington Street over Erie Canal
GoodMonroe County, New York · .4 MI N JCT SH 31 & SH 36 · Structure no. 000000004443590
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,276
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Washington Street over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 113 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Washington Street over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Erie Canal carry?
About 3,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.