US Bridges

RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal

Good

Saratoga County, New York · SH 32 & Old Champlain Cnl · Structure no. 000000004022520

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,529 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesOld Champlain Canal
LocationSH 32 & Old Champlain Cnl
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.79097, -73.68068
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,476 (2020)
Projected traffic11,529 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$981,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 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 RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal carry?

About 11,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns RTE 32 over Old Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.