US Bridges

Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri

Good

Wayne County, New York · 7MI E. Inters Rts 21 & 31 · Structure no. 000000004437150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,181 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,853 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitbeck Road
CrossesErie Canalway Trail Eri
Location7MI E. Inters Rts 21 & 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05247, -77.12749
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,181 (2021)
Projected traffic5,853 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri carry?

About 4,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Whitbeck Road over Erie Canalway Trail Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.