US Bridges

Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH481 & Bg C · Structure no. 000000004433050

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2039. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Island R
CrossesErie Canal
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH481 & Bg C
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21639, -76.24731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2019)
Projected traffic524 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Island R over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.