Main Street over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadNiagara County, New York · At JCT Rts 78 + 31 · Structure no. 000000004454170
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,684
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Erie Canal is a steel other carrying Main Street over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 113 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,684 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,720 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 399 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Main 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 Main Street over Erie Canal carry?
About 7,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 399 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.