Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal
PoorOneida County, New York · 5 MI S.W. of New London · Structure no. 000000004426400
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Dunbarton 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dunbarton 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 Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dunbarton Road over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.