US Bridges

Clinton Street over Erie Canal

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT RTE 88 + C · Structure no. 000000004437110

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,734
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Street over Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Street over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 112 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.

It carries about 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Street
CrossesErie Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT RTE 88 + C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04685, -77.08381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,734 (2020)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Street over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Clinton Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton Street over Erie Canal carry?

About 4,734 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Street over Erie Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Street over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.