US Bridges

RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.1 MI No Ballard RD · Structure no. 000000001005660

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 7,541 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesLittle Snook Kill
Location0.1 MI No Ballard RD
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates43.18088, -73.74539
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,541 (2021)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$738,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill 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 Little Snook Kill carry?

About 7,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 9 over Little Snook Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.