US Bridges

RTE 29 over Slade Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 29 · Structure no. 000000001020640

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,581
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Slade Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 29 over Slade Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,581 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,621 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesSlade Creek
Location2.2 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 29
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates43.07715, -73.82653
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
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 traffic8,581 (2017)
Projected traffic8,621 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$311,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Slade Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Slade 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Slade Creek carry?

About 8,581 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Slade Creek?

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

Who owns RTE 29 over Slade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.