US Bridges

Walworth Road over Erie Canal

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 1.1 MI SW JCT RTE 21 + C · Structure no. 000000004437200

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,630
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walworth Road over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Walworth Road over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalworth Road
CrossesErie Canal
Location1.1 MI SW JCT RTE 21 + C
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06359, -77.25815
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 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 (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2021)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walworth Road over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walworth Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walworth Road over Erie Canal carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walworth 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 Walworth Road over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.