US Bridges

Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT B Cnl & SH63 · Structure no. 000000004445230

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Road
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
Location1.5 MI W JCT B Cnl & SH63
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22216, -78.42088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2021)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Marshall Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.