US Bridges

Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 3 MI SE JCT SH 14 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004437030

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 116 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 6 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2037. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons-Marengo RD
CrossesErie Canal
Location3 MI SE JCT SH 14 & Canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03167, -76.95384
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic952 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Lyons-Marengo RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons-Marengo RD over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.