US Bridges

Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 1.6MI W JCT Barge C+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000004445140

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGaines Basin Road
CrossesErie Canal Heritage Trai
Location1.6MI W JCT Barge C+RTE98
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25538, -78.22339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2021)
Projected traffic973 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Basin Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.