US Bridges

Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal

Good

Saratoga County, New York · RT32 .5MI S of Waterford · Structure no. 000000002267980

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOconnor Drive
CrossesOld Champlain Canal
LocationRT32 .5MI S of Waterford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.78738, -73.69193
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$346,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Oconnor Drive over Old Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.