US Bridges

RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.3 Mi. W of RTE.9/RTE.67 · Structure no. 000000001078930

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma 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 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 4,546 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,364 by 2041. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 915J
CrossesVacant Land RTE 915 Ma
Location0.3 Mi. W of RTE.9/RTE.67
RouteState Highway 915J
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94899, -73.79787
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,546 (2021)
Projected traffic6,364 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma built?

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

What condition is RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma 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 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma carry?

About 4,546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915J over Vacant Land RTE 915 Ma?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.