Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal
GoodMontgomery County, New York · Village of St. Johnsville · Structure no. 000000004309630
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 597 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,396
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2037. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Bridge Street over Erie Barge 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal carry?
About 1,396 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal?
The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 233 ft (71 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Erie Barge Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.