US Bridges

Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai

PoorPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 2 MI E JCT Bg Cnl & SH 63 · Structure no. 000000004445190

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1909, 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 3 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeals Road
CrossesErie Canal Heritage Trai
Location2 MI E JCT Bg Cnl & SH 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23369, -78.35564
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?

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

What condition is Beals Road 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 Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.