US Bridges

RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

Good

Washington County, New York · 0.5 Mi. N. Rte. 196 Inter · Structure no. 000000004001080

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 10,279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,327 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 4
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
Location0.5 Mi. N. Rte. 196 Inter
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.30748, -73.58191
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,279 (2021)
Projected traffic10,327 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?

About 10,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.