Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek
GoodSaratoga County, New York · Village of Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000002202790
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,687
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,362 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek carry?
About 1,687 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Fairground Avenue over Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.