US Bridges

RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT US 9 & SH 29 · Structure no. 000000001020650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,581
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 8,581 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,621 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location1.4 MI W JCT US 9 & SH 29
RouteState Highway 29
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07877, -73.81114
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

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

How long is RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.