US Bridges

County Road 61 over Erie Canal

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · 1.8MI N RTE I90@CAYUGA Cl · Structure no. 000000004433140

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
624 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 61 over Erie Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2041. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesErie Canal
Location1.8MI N RTE I90@CAYUGA Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10109, -76.4994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span312 ft (95 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2021)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 61 over 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 County Road 61 over Erie Canal carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.