US Bridges

Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er

PoorPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 4.2MI W JCT Barge C+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000004445170

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er is a steel truss - thru carrying Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 116 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPresbyterian Road
CrossesErie Canal Bike Path Er
Location4.2MI W JCT Barge C+RTE98
Coordinates43.24857, -78.27671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er 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 Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path Er?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.