US Bridges

Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3.3 Mi.E.Sh 13 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004426080

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHigginsville Road
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location3.3 Mi.E.Sh 13 & Canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20611, -75.6702
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2021)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higginsville Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Higginsville Road over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.