US Bridges

Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 2.8 MI N JCT US9&NY146 · Structure no. 000000002202770

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,176
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill is a steel culvert carrying Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUshers Road
CrossesDwaas Kill
Location2.8 MI N JCT US9&NY146
Coordinates42.91656, -73.76966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2017)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$289,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Ushers Road over Dwaas Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.