US Bridges

RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake

Good

Saratoga County, New York · JCT RTE 9P & Fish Creek · Structure no. 000000001007050

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
638 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,843
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,941 by 2041. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 9P
CrossesSaratoga Lake
LocationJCT RTE 9P & Fish Creek
RouteState Highway 9P
Coordinates43.05364, -73.72161
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,843 (2021)
Projected traffic10,941 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake carry?

About 8,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9P over Saratoga Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.