Armitage Road over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadSeneca County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT SH 89 & Cnl · Structure no. 000000004435010
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 308 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armitage Road over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Armitage Road over Erie Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1980, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armitage Road over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Armitage Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Armitage Road over Erie Canal carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Armitage Road over Erie Canal?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Armitage Road over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.