US Bridges

County Road 42 over Champlain Canal

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT Lock #5 & Champlain C · Structure no. 000000004415010

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Champlain Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 42 over Champlain Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 111 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationJCT Lock #5 & Champlain C
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11202, -73.57759
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2018)
Projected traffic188 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Road 42 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Champlain Canal carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road 42 over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.