US Bridges

Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal

FairPosted for load

Washington County, New York · 0.3MI E of Rt 4 JCT · Structure no. 000000004418080

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2037. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Corners RD
CrossesChamplain Canal
Location0.3MI E of Rt 4 JCT
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.39006, -73.48634
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2017)
Projected traffic455 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Baldwin Corners RD 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 Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Corners RD over Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.