East Street over Champlain Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, New York · JCT E Street & Champ C · Structure no. 000000004418100
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 603
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying East Street over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1911, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Street over Champlain Canal built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Street over Champlain Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does East Street over Champlain Canal carry?
About 603 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Street over Champlain Canal?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns East Street over Champlain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.