US Bridges

S. Shore RD over Daly Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 5.6 MI S West Mt. · Structure no. 000000003304210

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Shore RD over Daly Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S. Shore RD over Daly Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS. Shore RD
CrossesDaly Creek
Location5.6 MI S West Mt.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28265, -73.96168
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2017)
Projected traffic413 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Shore RD over Daly Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Shore RD over Daly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S. Shore RD over Daly Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Shore RD over Daly Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S. Shore RD over Daly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.