US Bridges

Frances Street over Anthony Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · City of Mechanicville · Structure no. 000000002202950

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frances Street over Anthony Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frances Street over Anthony Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrances Street
CrossesAnthony Kill
LocationCity of Mechanicville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90498, -73.68509
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frances Street over Anthony Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frances Street over Anthony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frances Street over Anthony Kill carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frances Street over Anthony Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Frances Street over Anthony Kill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.