Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, New York · 0.2 MI W of RTE 14 · Structure no. 000000004437060
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 218 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,197
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T is a steel truss - thru carrying Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 106 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,284 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T carry?
About 3,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Leach Street over Erie Canal Lock 27 and T?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.