US Bridges

RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 0.35 Mi.E.Jct RTES.4 + 29 · Structure no. 000000001073800

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,347
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 9,347 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,472 by 2041. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesW.Br.Hudson River
Location0.35 Mi.E.Jct RTES.4 + 29
RouteState Highway 29
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09869, -73.57595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,347 (2020)
Projected traffic10,472 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River carry?

About 9,347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over W.Br.Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.