US Bridges

Robinson Road over Erie Canal

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT SH78 & Canl · Structure no. 000000004454200

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson Road over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,972 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesErie Canal
Location2.7 MI SW JCT SH78 & Canl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.133, -78.72591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2018)
Projected traffic7,972 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Road over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Robinson Road over Erie Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Road over Erie Canal carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road over Erie Canal?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.