Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai
GoodPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH237/TELG RD · Structure no. 000000004445030
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.