North Adam Street over Erie Canal
PoorClosed to trafficNiagara County, New York · At Lockport on Canal · Structure no. 000000004454140
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Adam Street over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying North Adam Street over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Adam Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Adam Street over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does North Adam Street over Erie Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is North Adam Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns North Adam Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.