Division Street over Erie Canal
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT RTE 21 + C · Structure no. 000000004437180
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,058
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Division Street over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Division Street over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2028. 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Division Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Division Street over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Division Street over Erie Canal carry?
About 2,058 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Division Street 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 Division Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.