US Bridges

Orangeport Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1 Mile West of Gasport · Structure no. 000000004454090

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangeport Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orangeport Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrangeport Road
CrossesErie Canal North Tow Pa
Location1 Mile West of Gasport
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19781, -78.59604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2021)
Projected traffic2,293 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangeport 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Orangeport Road over Erie Canal North Tow Pa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.