US Bridges

Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Good

Orleans County, New York · 0.5MI E JCT Barge C+RTE63 · Structure no. 000000004445210

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 111 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHoran Road
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location0.5MI E JCT Barge C+RTE63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.22277, -78.38137
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2021)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Horan Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.