Main Street over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · In New London · Structure no. 000000004426340
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1925
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 160 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.
What condition is Main Street over Old Erie 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.