RTE 50 over Gordon Creek
FairSaratoga County, New York · Milton Ave in Ballston SP · Structure no. 000000001026340
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 50 over Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 50 over Gordon Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 11,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,815 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 50 over Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is RTE 50 over Gordon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 50 over Gordon Creek carry?
About 11,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 50 over Gordon Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 50 over Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.