US Bridges

RTE 197 over Hudson River

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT SH 197 & Hudson River · Structure no. 000000001039840

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
513 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,957
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 197 over Hudson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 197 over Hudson River in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 12,957 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,017 by 2041. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 197
CrossesHudson River
LocationJCT SH 197 & Hudson River
RouteState Highway 197
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.26421, -73.59092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,957 (2020)
Projected traffic13,017 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 197 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 197 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 197 over Hudson River carry?

About 12,957 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 197 over Hudson River?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 197 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.