US Bridges

Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.4 MI S of SR 146A (ball · Structure no. 000000002202570

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 7,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,392 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAshdown Road
CrossesDelaware & Hudson RR
Location0.4 MI S of SR 146A (ball
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88967, -73.875
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,591 (2018)
Projected traffic9,392 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR carry?

About 7,591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ashdown Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.