US Bridges

Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 2.3MI E JCT Barge C+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000004445090

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 113 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 load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeitel Road
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location2.3MI E JCT Barge C+RTE98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24921, -78.14939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic315 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Keitel Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.