Canal Street over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · In Durhamville · Structure no. 000000004426440
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Street over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Canal Street over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.