US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 0.2MI E JCT Barge C+RTE63 · Structure no. 000000004445220

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
Location0.2MI E JCT Barge C+RTE63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.22407, -78.38744
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2021)
Projected traffic463 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

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

What condition is Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.