Wayneport Road over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, New York · 2.9 MI W JCT RTE 31F + C · Structure no. 000000004437230
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,155
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayneport Road over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Wayneport Road over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,417 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wayneport Road over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Wayneport 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 Wayneport Road over Erie Canal carry?
About 3,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wayneport Road over Erie Canal?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wayneport Road over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.