US Bridges

RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.25 MI SE of Jct. Rt. 32 · Structure no. 000000001005680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
712 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,988
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,049 by 2041. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesSrd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi
Location0.25 MI SE of Jct. Rt. 32
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30644, -73.64169
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,988 (2018)
Projected traffic13,049 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi 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 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi carry?

About 12,988 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Srd Sca Tissue Flume-Fi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.