US Bridges

RTE 93 over Erie Canal

Good

Niagara County, New York · JCT RTE 93 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004454190

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 93 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 93 over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,868 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,909 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 93
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT RTE 93 & Canal
RouteState Highway 93
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15392, -78.71119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,868 (2020)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 93 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 93 over Erie Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 93 over Erie Canal carry?

About 8,868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 93 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 93 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.