US Bridges

Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · City of Saratoga Springs · Structure no. 000000002259990

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,634
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 3,634 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,088 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClinton Street
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
LocationCity of Saratoga Springs
Coordinates43.10019, -73.79222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,634 (2017)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 3,634 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Street over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.