US Bridges

RTE 915C over Champlain Canal

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .2 Mile E of Stillwater · Structure no. 000000004029210

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915C over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 915C over Champlain Canal in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 915C
CrossesChamplain Canal
Location.2 Mile E of Stillwater
RouteCounty Highway 915C
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93716, -73.64964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,846 (2015)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915C over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 915C over Champlain Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 915C over Champlain Canal carry?

About 3,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915C over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915C over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.