Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal
GoodOrleans County, New York · .2 MI E JCT Bg Cnl & SH98 · Structure no. 000000004445120
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,269
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2007, 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.
It carries about 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal carry?
About 1,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ingersoll Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.