US Bridges

Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.0 Mi.Ne Galway · Structure no. 000000002202690

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParkis Mills Road
CrossesGlowegee Creek
Location1.0 Mi.Ne Galway
Coordinates43.03985, -74.01272
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2017)
Projected traffic262 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Parkis Mills Road over Glowegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.