US Bridges

Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1 MI NW of Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000003304350

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,814
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 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 5,814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,457 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGalway Road
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
Location1 MI NW of Ballston Spa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02611, -73.868
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,814 (2021)
Projected traffic8,457 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck 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 Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 5,814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Galway Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.