RTE 98 over Erie Canal
PoorOrleans County, New York · JCT S.H.98 & Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004445260
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,319
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 98 over Erie Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 98 over Erie Canal in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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.
It carries about 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,246 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 98 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is RTE 98 over Erie Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 98 over Erie Canal carry?
About 4,319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 98 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 98 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.