Hulberton Road over Erie Canal
FairPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT Bg Cl &SH387 · Structure no. 000000004445050
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 512
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hulberton Road over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Hulberton Road over Erie Canal in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 112 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hulberton Road over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Hulberton Road over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hulberton Road over Erie Canal carry?
About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Hulberton Road over Erie Canal?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hulberton Road over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.