US Bridges

County Road 121 over Erie Canal

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Fisk RD over Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004454290

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,699
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 121 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 121 over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,814 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 121
CrossesErie Canal
LocationFisk RD over Barge Canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11294, -78.73814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,699 (2020)
Projected traffic5,814 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 121 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 121 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 121 over Erie Canal carry?

About 4,699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 121 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 121 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.