US Bridges

Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 4MI E Saratoga Springs · Structure no. 000000002202860

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBryants Bridge RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location4MI E Saratoga Springs
Coordinates43.09241, -73.66023
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2019)
Projected traffic701 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryants Bridge RD over Fish 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bryants Bridge RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.