US Bridges

RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .2 MI E JCT I90 & Brg Cnl · Structure no. 000000004426020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 11,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,428 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 922A
CrossesErie Canal Trail Erie B
Location.2 MI E JCT I90 & Brg Cnl
RouteState Highway 922A
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13498, -75.27754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,054 (2018)
Projected traffic13,428 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B carry?

About 11,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 922A over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.