US Bridges

RTE 197 over Champlain Canal

Fair

Washington County, New York · JCT RTE 197 & Champ Canal · Structure no. 000000004039860

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,892
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 197 over Champlain Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 197 over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 197
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationJCT RTE 197 & Champ Canal
RouteState Highway 197
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.26424, -73.57632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2018)
Projected traffic3,513 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 197 over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 197 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 197 over Champlain Canal carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 197 over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 197 over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.