Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can
PoorPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Brg C & SH98 · Structure no. 000000004445100
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.