US Bridges

Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.5 MI NE I87 Exit 15 · Structure no. 000000002260020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,424
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,794 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesDelaware & Hudson RR
Location1.5 MI NE I87 Exit 15
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12239, -73.72898
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,424 (2017)
Projected traffic11,794 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR carry?

About 8,424 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.