US Bridges

County House RD over Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 2.8 MI NE JCT RTE 88 + C · Structure no. 000000004437090

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County House RD over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying County House RD over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 111 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty House RD
CrossesErie Canal
Location2.8 MI NE JCT RTE 88 + C
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06594, -77.04382
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2021)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County House RD over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County House 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County House RD over Erie Canal carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County House RD over Erie Canal?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County House RD over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.