US Bridges

RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

Good

Washington County, New York · JCT RTE 196 & Feeder C · Structure no. 000000004039800

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,778
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,778 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 196
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
LocationJCT RTE 196 & Feeder C
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates43.30243, -73.57658
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,778 (2020)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 196 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?

About 3,778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 196 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 196 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.