US Bridges

Gasport Road over Erie Canal

Fair

Niagara County, New York · In Gasport · Structure no. 000000004454080

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gasport Road over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Gasport Road over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 112 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 5 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 3,227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGasport Road
CrossesErie Canal
LocationIn Gasport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1997, -78.57584
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,227 (2021)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gasport Road over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Gasport Road over Erie Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gasport Road over Erie Canal carry?

About 3,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gasport Road over Erie Canal?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gasport Road over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.