US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · .25 MI West of Saratoga · Structure no. 000000002260050

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson 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 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,689 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location.25 MI West of Saratoga
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07447, -73.81253
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2020)
Projected traffic4,689 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson built?

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

What condition is Grand Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.