RTE 9 over Ballston Creek
FairSaratoga County, New York · SH 9 in Round Lake · Structure no. 000000001005620
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,809
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Ballston Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 9 over Ballston Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,841 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Ballston Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Ballston 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Ballston Creek carry?
About 6,809 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Ballston Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Ballston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.