RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · 0.25 M SW of Route 49 · Structure no. 000000004025690
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,564
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,717 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B carry?
About 3,564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 46 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.