North River Road over Champlain Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, New York · 0.1MI W of Rt 4 JCT · Structure no. 000000004418120
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North River Road over Champlain Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying North River Road over Champlain Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North River Road over Champlain Canal built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is North River Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does North River Road over Champlain Canal carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North River Road over Champlain Canal?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns North River Road over Champlain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.