Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State
FairPosted for loadNiagara County, New York · 1 Mile East of Lockport · Structure no. 000000004454110
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,670
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State is a steel truss - thru carrying Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 116 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State 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 Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State carry?
About 1,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Day Road over Erie Canal Empire State?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.