US Bridges

Ryder Road over Champlain Canal

FairPosted for load

Washington County, New York · JCT Ryder RD & Champ C · Structure no. 000000004418040

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
237 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryder Road over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Ryder Road over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRyder Road
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationJCT Ryder RD & Champ C
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.48412, -73.42446
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryder Road over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ryder Road 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 Ryder Road over Champlain Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ryder Road over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ryder Road over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.