US Bridges

RTE 14 over Erie Canal

Good

Wayne County, New York · JCT of RTE 14 + Erie Canl · Structure no. 000000004011030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,249 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT of RTE 14 + Erie Canl
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06098, -76.99204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,249 (2020)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Erie Canal carry?

About 9,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.