RT 33A over erie canal bridge project (BIN 4443340)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $904,018 on July 23, 2025, to the New York State Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to replace the Route 33A Bridge over the Erie Canal in the towns of Gates and City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York (Bridge Identification Number 4443340). This project grant supports critical bridge infrastructure replacement as authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The deliverable under this award is the complete replacement of the aging Route 33A bridge structure spanning the Erie Canal. The project addresses bridge preservation and improvement objectives consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's focus on bridge rehabilitation and replacement activities. Funding was allocated through earmarks NY268 and NY471 under program codes RPS7 and RPF7, with work to be performed in New York State. The New York State Department of Transportation, as the prime awardee, is responsible for executing all design, engineering, permitting, and construction management activities required to complete the bridge replacement project.

Project description

This project proposes to replace the RT 33A bridge over erie canal in the TN of gates and city of rochester, monroe CO (BIN 4443340). Earmark NY268 (program codes RPS7,RPF7), NY471 (program codes RPS7,RPF7).