Fairport Lift Bridge, Vertical-lift bridge in Fairport, New York, US
The steel bridge spans 160 feet across the Erie Canal, featuring a 37-foot width and providing different clearance levels when raised or lowered.
Built between 1913 and 1914 by the Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, this structure replaced an older fixed bridge during the Erie Canal widening project.
The bridge stands as one of sixteen lift bridges along the western Erie Canal section, representing early 20th-century engineering developments in New York State.
A 40-horsepower electric motor operates the lifting mechanism, allowing the bridge to rise 10.6 feet to accommodate water traffic on the Erie Canal.
The bridge structure follows a decagonal design where no two angles match, creating an irregular floor pattern without any square corners.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 43.10163,-77.44196
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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