East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · .6 MI E JCT Bg Cl & SH237 · Structure no. 000000004445020
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 21 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is East Ave Gulf RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns East Ave Gulf RD over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.