US Bridges

RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · .3 MI SE JCT SH 5 & SH 80 · Structure no. 000000004030970

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
382 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,696 by 2041. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location.3 MI SE JCT SH 5 & SH 80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93335, -74.61823
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2020)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 80 over Erie Barge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.