Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek
FairSaratoga County, New York · 1.5 MI NW JCT SH149 &SH29 · Structure no. 000000002260040
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potter Hollow Road over Alder 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Potter Hollow Road over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.