Fourth Street over Erie Canal
PoorSaratoga County, New York · Fourth ST & Erie C @ E2 · Structure no. 000000004415100
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth Street over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Fourth Street over Erie Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 118 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 19 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Street over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Fourth Street over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Fourth Street over Erie Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Fourth Street over Erie Canal?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth Street over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.