US Bridges

Transit Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai

GoodPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT Bg CNL&SH387 · Structure no. 000000004445070

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Transit Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Transit 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTransit Road
CrossesErie Canal Heritage Trai
Location1.2 MI W JCT Bg CNL&SH387
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25185, -78.11554
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2021)
Projected traffic344 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Transit 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 Transit 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 2024.

How much traffic does Transit Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Transit Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Transit Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.