US Bridges

RTE 915 over Hudson River

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · .1 MI E of STILLWATER/US4 · Structure no. 000000001029200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
664 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over Hudson River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 915 over Hudson River in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 3,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2041. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 915
CrossesHudson River
Location.1 MI E of STILLWATER/US4
RouteCounty Highway 915
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93871, -73.65166
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,846 (2015)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 915 over Hudson River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 915 over Hudson River carry?

About 3,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over Hudson River?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.