US Bridges

Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 2.0 MI E JCT RTE 21 & C · Structure no. 000000004437170

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGalloway Road
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
Location2.0 MI E JCT RTE 21 & C
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06616, -77.18138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 2024.

How much traffic does Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Galloway Road over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.