Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai
GoodPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · 2.3MI W JCT Barge C+387 · Structure no. 000000004445080
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 8 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Densmore 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Densmore Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.