US Bridges

RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 4 & 146 · Structure no. 000000001000960

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,493
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,518 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 4 & 146
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8849, -73.68853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2020)
Projected traffic5,518 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.