US Bridges

RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2.4 MI E of Rt 4 · Structure no. 000000004039820

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
349 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6,928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,416 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 196
CrossesDike Road Champlain Can
Location2.4 MI E of Rt 4
RouteState Highway 196
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30407, -73.53952
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,928 (2020)
Projected traffic8,416 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can carry?

About 6,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 196 over Dike Road Champlain Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.