US Bridges

Bath Street over Gordon Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · Village of Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000003304340

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,174
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Street over Gordon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bath Street over Gordon Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBath Street
CrossesGordon Creek
LocationVillage of Ballston Spa
Coordinates43.00384, -73.8513
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2017)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bath Street over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath Street over Gordon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bath Street over Gordon Creek carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bath Street over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bath Street over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.