RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek
PoorSaratoga County, New York · .4MI.S.JCT RTE 4<67 · Structure no. 000000001001000
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,084
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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.
It carries about 8,084 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,820 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek carry?
About 8,084 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 4 over Schuyler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.