Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail
FairPosted for loadNiagara County, New York · 1.8 MI East of Lockport · Structure no. 000000004454100
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail is a steel truss - thru carrying Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail 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 Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Road over Erie Canal South Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.