US Bridges

RTE 32 over Erie Canal

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT RTE 32 & Erie Canal · Structure no. 000000004022510

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 32 over Erie Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 118 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 14,078 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,144 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT RTE 32 & Erie Canal
RouteState Highway 32
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79163, -73.68441
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,078 (2020)
Projected traffic14,144 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE 32 over Erie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Erie Canal carry?

About 14,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.