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RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

Good

Warren County, New York · JCT RTE 254 & Feeder C · Structure no. 000000004060610

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,716
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a steel culvert carrying RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 73 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,232 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 254
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
LocationJCT RTE 254 & Feeder C
RouteState Highway 254
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31092, -73.60686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,716 (2017)
Projected traffic14,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 254 over Glens Falls 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?

About 11,716 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns RTE 254 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.