US Bridges

RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · SH 29 1.2 MI W Rock C F · Structure no. 000000001020630

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,031
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 7,031 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,877 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesKayaderosseras Creek
LocationSH 29 1.2 MI W Rock C F
RouteState Highway 29
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06704, -73.93533
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,031 (2020)
Projected traffic7,877 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek carry?

About 7,031 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Kayaderosseras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.