US Bridges

Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal

Fair

Washington County, New York · JCT Towpath RD & Champ C · Structure no. 000000004418180

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pedestrian Bridge over Old 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPedestrian Bridge
CrossesOld Champlain Canal
LocationJCT Towpath RD & Champ C
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29269, -73.55991
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal built?

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

What condition is Pedestrian Bridge over Old 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pedestrian Bridge over Old Champlain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.