Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat
FairNiagara County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT SH 78 & SH31 · Structure no. 000000004454160
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,949
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat is a steel arch - deck carrying Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 124 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.
It carries about 4,949 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,123 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 67 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat carry?
About 4,949 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Street over Erie Canal North Towpat?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.