US Bridges

RTE 29 over Fish Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT RTE 29 & Fish Creek · Structure no. 000000001020670

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,119
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 8,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,096 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesFish Creek
LocationJCT RTE 29 & Fish Creek
RouteState Highway 29
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10594, -73.62424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,119 (2020)
Projected traffic9,096 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 29 over Fish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Fish Creek carry?

About 8,119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.