US Bridges

Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, New York · .3 MI W JCT RTE 414+CANAL · Structure no. 000000004435070

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,144
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesNys Barge Canal
Location.3 MI W JCT RTE 414+CANAL
Coordinates42.90918, -76.80074
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2020)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bridge Street over Nys Barge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Nys Barge Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.