US Bridges

Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

Fair

Warren County, New York · In Glens Falls · Structure no. 000000004417020

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
795
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 78 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 6 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMurray Street
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
LocationIn Glens Falls
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.3018, -73.64487
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2020)
Projected traffic983 by 2041
Trucks22%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

About 795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Street over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.