Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri
PoorClosed to trafficOrleans County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Canal &SH237 · Structure no. 000000004445040
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 16 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.