US Bridges

RTE 32 over Snook Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Rts 32 & 50 · Structure no. 000000001095800

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,591
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Snook Kill is a steel culvert carrying RTE 32 over Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,746 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesSnook Kill
Location1.2 MI N JCT Rts 32 & 50
RouteState Highway 32
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20771, -73.64239
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,591 (2020)
Projected traffic3,746 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Snook Kill built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Snook Kill 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 32 over Snook Kill carry?

About 3,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Snook Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns RTE 32 over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.