US Bridges

East Avenue over Erie Canal

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT RTE 88 + C · Structure no. 000000004437130

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,252
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying East Avenue over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2019, 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.

It carries about 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,553 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesErie Canal
Location0.1 MI E JCT RTE 88 + C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04754, -77.09259
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
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2020)
Projected traffic4,553 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Avenue over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is East Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Avenue over Erie Canal carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over Erie Canal?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.