US Bridges

RTE 4 over Fish Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT Rtes 4 & 32 · Structure no. 000000001001010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
CrossesFish Creek
LocationJCT Rtes 4 & 32
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09618, -73.58283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2018)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 4 over Fish Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.