US Bridges

RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa

Fair

Orleans County, New York · JCT SH 237 & Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004445280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 237
CrossesErie Canal Erie Canalwa
LocationJCT SH 237 & Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 237
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23713, -78.02651
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2021)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over Erie Canal Erie Canalwa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.