Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal
PoorClosed to trafficOneida County, New York · 1.1 MI E SH 13 · Structure no. 000000004426090
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 304 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 117 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cove Road over Erie Barge Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Other State Agency.