US Bridges

Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · City of Mechanicville · Structure no. 000000002202970

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,173
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,163 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesViall Avenue
CrossesAnthony Kill
LocationCity of Mechanicville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9094, -73.69153
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,173 (2017)
Projected traffic5,163 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$816,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill carry?

About 4,173 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Viall Avenue over Anthony Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.