US Bridges

RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Fair

Orleans County, New York · JCT RTE 387 +barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004445290

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2037. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 387
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
LocationJCT RTE 387 +barge Canal
RouteState Highway 387
Coordinates43.25368, -78.09093
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2017)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 387 over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.