US Bridges

RTE 32 over Fish Creek

Poor

Saratoga County, New York · 1.7 MI SW Jt Rts 4 & 32 · Structure no. 000000001022530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 32 over Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.7 MI SW Jt Rts 4 & 32
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.08233, -73.60692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2020)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.