US Bridges

Bridge ST over Fish Creek

Poor

Saratoga County, New York · 1.8 MI SW Int NY4&29 · Structure no. 000000002202850

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge ST over Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.8 MI SW Int NY4&29
Coordinates43.08704, -73.59218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2017)
Projected traffic409 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Fish Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Fish Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.