Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa
GoodNiagara County, New York · In Lockport on Erie Canal · Structure no. 000000004454130
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matt Murphy Way 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Matt Murphy Way over Erie Canal North Tow Pa?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.