US Bridges

River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, New York · .3 MI N JCT I90 & C.R.65 · Structure no. 000000004425020

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba is a steel other carrying River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 115 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesNys Canal Trail Erie Ba
Location.3 MI N JCT I90 & C.R.65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99212, -74.71744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Nys Canal Trail Erie Ba?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.