US Bridges

South James ST over Erie Barge Canal

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of RT365 · Structure no. 000000004206450

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,751
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South James ST over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying South James ST over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida 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 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 4,751 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth James ST
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location1.1 MI NE of RT365
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20158, -75.46734
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,751 (2020)
Projected traffic5,878 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was South James ST over Erie Barge Canal built?

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

What condition is South James ST over Erie Barge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South James ST over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 4,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South James ST over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South James ST over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.