US Bridges

Division Street over Old Champln Canal

Good

Saratoga County, New York · In Waterford · Structure no. 000000004415080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Street over Old Champln Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Division Street over Old Champln Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,531 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesOld Champln Canal
LocationIn Waterford
Coordinates42.79195, -73.68012
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2019)
Projected traffic2,531 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Street over Old Champln Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Street over Old Champln 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 Division Street over Old Champln Canal carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Old Champln Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Division Street over Old Champln Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.