US Bridges

Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal

Good

Saratoga County, New York · Fulton ST & Old Champ C · Structure no. 000000004415040

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFulton Street
CrossesOld Champlain Canal
LocationFulton ST & Old Champ C
Coordinates42.7824, -73.69407
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic116 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Street 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 Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Street over Old Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.