US Bridges

RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.1M E of Empire State TR · Structure no. 000000004415150

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
580 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,657
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 79 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 6,657 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,086 by 2041. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 67
CrossesChamplain Canal Hudson
Location0.1M E of Empire State TR
RouteState Highway 67
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9057, -73.6833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,657 (2020)
Projected traffic8,086 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson carry?

About 6,657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Champlain Canal Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.