US Bridges

RTE 22 over Champlain Canal

Fair

Washington County, New York · RT22 over Champlain Canal · Structure no. 000000004017120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Champlain Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,393 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationRT22 over Champlain Canal
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.45697, -73.44071
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2020)
Projected traffic4,393 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 22 over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Champlain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Champlain Canal carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.