US Bridges

Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.1 M N Kinns RD Intrsctn · Structure no. 000000002269320

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,112
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPierce Road
CrossesDwaas Kill
Location0.1 M N Kinns RD Intrsctn
Coordinates42.89116, -73.78451
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2017)
Projected traffic5,757 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill carry?

About 4,112 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Road over Dwaas Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.