US Bridges

North Shore Road over Paul Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3 MI W of Conklingville · Structure no. 000000003304250

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Road over Paul Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Road over Paul Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shore Road
CrossesPaul Creek
Location3 MI W of Conklingville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31095, -74.01215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2020)
Projected traffic837 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$820,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Shore Road over Paul Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Road over Paul Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does North Shore Road over Paul Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Road over Paul Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Road over Paul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.