US Bridges

From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal

Good

Oneida County, New York · Int.N-S Art.& Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004426450

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFrom Thruway EB
CrossesErie Barge Canal
LocationInt.N-S Art.& Barge Canal
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.12001, -75.23352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns From Thruway EB over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.