Germany Road over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · 4.3 Mi.S.W.Of New London · Structure no. 000000004426390
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germany Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Germany Road over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1927, 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Germany Road over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is Germany 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Germany Road over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Germany 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 Germany Road over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.