Finley Road over Mourning Kill
PoorPosted for loadSaratoga County, New York · 3MI W Balston Spa · Structure no. 000000002202550
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Finley Road over Mourning Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finley Road over Mourning Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Finley Road over Mourning Kill built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Finley Road over Mourning Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Finley Road over Mourning Kill carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Finley Road over Mourning Kill?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Finley Road over Mourning Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.