US Bridges

RTE 4 over Champlain Canal

Good

Washington County, New York · JCT RTE 4 & Champ Canal · Structure no. 000000004001040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Champlain Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,252 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,165 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationJCT RTE 4 & Champ Canal
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25981, -73.5808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,252 (2020)
Projected traffic5,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 over Champlain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Champlain Canal carry?

About 4,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.