US Bridges

Eastline Road over Ballston Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 2 M W of I87-EXIT 12 · Structure no. 000000003304370

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,214
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastline Road over Ballston Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Eastline Road over Ballston Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,584 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEastline Road
CrossesBallston Creek
Location2 M W of I87-EXIT 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96983, -73.83074
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,214 (2021)
Projected traffic7,584 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$273,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastline Road over Ballston Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastline Road over Ballston 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Eastline Road over Ballston Creek carry?

About 5,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastline Road over Ballston Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eastline Road over Ballston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.