US Bridges

Riberty Lane over Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Saratoga County, New York · Guard Gate #2 & Erie C E5 · Structure no. 000000004415130

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riberty Lane over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riberty Lane over Erie Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 113 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiberty Lane
CrossesErie Canal
LocationGuard Gate #2 & Erie C E5
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80476, -73.71362
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riberty Lane over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Riberty Lane over Erie Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Riberty Lane over Erie Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Riberty Lane over Erie Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Riberty Lane over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.