US Bridges

Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal

Good

Washington County, New York · In Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000004418070

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
696
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 696 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2037. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesClay Hill Road
CrossesChamplain Canal
LocationIn Fort Ann
Coordinates43.4138, -73.48521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2017)
Projected traffic974 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Hill Road over Champlain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Hill Road over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.