Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai
PoorClosed to trafficOrleans County, New York · 0.8MI E JCT Barge C+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000004445110
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,219
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai 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 Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?
About 1,219 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.