US Bridges

Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 3.2 MI SW JCT RTE 88 + C · Structure no. 000000004437160

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 113 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Gibson Road
CrossesErie Canal
Location3.2 MI SW JCT RTE 88 + C
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04102, -77.15433
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2021)
Projected traffic638 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Port Gibson Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Port Gibson Road 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 Port Gibson Road over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.