RTE 271 over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadNiagara County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 271 + 31 · Structure no. 000000004454020
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 866
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 271 over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 271 over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 110 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 271 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is RTE 271 over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 271 over Erie Canal carry?
About 866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 271 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 271 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.