US Bridges

Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai

GoodPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 1.1MI E JCT Barge C+237 · Structure no. 000000004445010

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 114 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBennetts Cors RD
CrossesErie Canal Tow Path Trai
Location1.1MI E JCT Barge C+237
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22478, -78.01395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bennetts Cors RD over Erie Canal Tow Path Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.