Saunders Street over Champlain Canal
FairWashington County, New York · JCT Saunders ST + Champ C · Structure no. 000000004418020
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 216 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,440
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saunders Street over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Saunders Street over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2037. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saunders Street over Champlain Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saunders Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Saunders Street over Champlain Canal carry?
About 2,440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saunders Street over Champlain Canal?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Saunders Street over Champlain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.