Higginsville Road over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · 5 MI East of Sylvan Beach · Structure no. 000000004426380
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1925
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higginsville Road over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higginsville Road 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higginsville Road 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 Higginsville 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Higginsville Road over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Higginsville Road over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Higginsville Road over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.