RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge
GoodOneida County, New York · .6 MI NE JCT SH69 & SH291 · Structure no. 000000004051770
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,386
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2041. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge carry?
About 8,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 291 over Erie Canal Trail Barge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.