US Bridges

Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal

Good

Warren County, New York · Shermantown RD & Feeder C · Structure no. 000000002268630

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 41 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShermantown Road
CrossesFeeder Canal
LocationShermantown RD & Feeder C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.30803, -73.62642
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2019)
Projected traffic382 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Shermantown Road over Feeder 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shermantown Road over Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.