US Bridges

Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 4.5 MI W Lake Desolation · Structure no. 000000002202800

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHans Creek Road
CrossesHans Creek
Location4.5 MI W Lake Desolation
Coordinates43.13034, -74.08027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hans Creek Road over Hans 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hans Creek Road over Hans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.