RTE 271 over Erie Canal

Poor Condition111 years old866 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyNiagara
Location0.5 Mi N Jct Rts 271 + 31
CarriesRTE 271
CrossesErie Canal
Coordinates43.21291, -78.47645

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Lift
Total Length142.1 ft (43.3 m)
Max Span113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area337.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1915 (reconstructed 1947)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic866 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000004454020

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