US Bridges

RTE 149 over Champlain Canal

Fair

Washington County, New York · JCT SH 149 & Champ Canal · Structure no. 000000004038470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,531
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 149 over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 149 over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 149
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationJCT SH 149 & Champ Canal
RouteState Highway 149
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35791, -73.49391
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2019)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 149 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 149 over Champlain Canal carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 149 over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 149 over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.