US Bridges

RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.3 MI SE JCT Rts 50 & 67 · Structure no. 000000001029180

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,717
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail is a concrete frame carrying RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,717 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,795 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 67
CrossesZim Smith Trail
Location1.3 MI SE JCT Rts 50 & 67
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.97414, -73.84131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,717 (2021)
Projected traffic16,795 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$957,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail carry?

About 16,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Zim Smith Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.