US Bridges

Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · Village of Round Lake · Structure no. 000000002203680

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek is a steel culvert carrying Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldfoot Road
CrossesBallston Creek
LocationVillage of Round Lake
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94141, -73.79099
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic202 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Goldfoot Road over Ballston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.