Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal
FairSaratoga County, New York · In Waterford 0.4MI South · Structure no. 000000004415060
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Burton Avenue over Old Champln 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Burton Avenue over Old Champln Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.