Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, New York · .2 MI E JCT US 4&MDALE Av · Structure no. 000000004418160
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,256
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 94 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,554 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?
About 1,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Martindale Avenue over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.