US Bridges

RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 2.4 M W 1.5 M N I87 Ex 9W · Structure no. 000000001038390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson 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 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 9,955 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,317 by 2041. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146A
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location2.4 M W 1.5 M N I87 Ex 9W
RouteState Highway 146A
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8928, -73.82461
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,955 (2018)
Projected traffic12,317 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson built?

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

What condition is RTE 146A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 9,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146A over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.