Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT RTE 414 · Structure no. 000000004437080
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1919, 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 2 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2037. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Dock Road over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.