US Bridges

RTE 89 over Erie Canal

Fair

Seneca County, New York · .8 MI NE JCT SH 89 & I90 · Structure no. 000000004060410

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 89 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 89 over Erie Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2041. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 89
CrossesErie Canal
Location.8 MI NE JCT SH 89 & I90
RouteState Highway 89
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99933, -76.76415
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2020)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 89 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 89 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 89 over Erie Canal carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 89 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 89 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.