US Bridges

Center Street over Old Erie Canal

PoorPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · Durhamville · Structure no. 000000004426420

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Center Street 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationDurhamville
Coordinates43.11796, -75.67003
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2017)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Old Erie Canal built?

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

What condition is Center 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 Center Street over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Center Street 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 Center Street over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.