US Bridges

RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT SH 50 & D&h Railway · Structure no. 000000001026360

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,434
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 10,434 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,483 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 50
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
LocationJCT SH 50 & D&h Railway
RouteState Highway 50
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04278, -73.81839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,434 (2017)
Projected traffic10,483 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 50 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 10,434 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.