US Bridges

Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

FairPosted for load

Warren County, New York · 0.86 MI South of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000004417010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBush Street
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
Location0.86 MI South of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.29269, -73.65544
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2019)
Projected traffic661 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$686,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal 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 Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.