US Bridges

Collins Road over Old Erie Canal

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 3 Mi.S.W.Of New London · Structure no. 000000004426370

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Collins Road over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 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).

CarriesCollins Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location3 Mi.S.W.Of New London
Coordinates43.18548, -75.63113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2017)
Projected traffic335 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Road over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Collins Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Collins Road 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 Collins Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.