Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway
FairPosted for loadSaratoga County, New York · Lock 3E Access & Erie C · Structure no. 000000004415140
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway 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 Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Access RD to Lock over Canal Lock E3 Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.