RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai
FairPosted for loadWayne County, New York · JCT of RTE 21 + Barge C · Structure no. 000000004016480
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,324
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,324 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?
About 4,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 21 over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.