US Bridges

Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH271 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004454030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,163
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,028 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmen Road
CrossesErie Canal North Tow Pa
Location.8 MI W JCT SH271 & Canal
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.2132, -78.49023
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2020)
Projected traffic3,028 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.