US Bridges

Stevens Street over Erie Canal

Good

Niagara County, New York · 0.3M SW JCT Rts 78 + 31 · Structure no. 000000004437300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,324
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Street over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Stevens Street over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,654 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStevens Street
CrossesErie Canal
Location0.3M SW JCT Rts 78 + 31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.16474, -78.70068
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span267 ft (81.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,324 (2019)
Projected traffic4,654 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Street over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Street over Erie Canal carry?

About 3,324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Street over Erie Canal?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 267 ft (81.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Street over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.