US Bridges

Hop City Road over Mourning Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 4 MI SW Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000003304390

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop City Road over Mourning Kill is a concrete frame carrying Hop City Road over Mourning Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHop City Road
CrossesMourning Kill
Location4 MI SW Ballston Spa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9738, -73.92071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$564,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hop City Road over Mourning Kill built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hop City Road over Mourning Kill 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 Hop City Road over Mourning Kill carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hop City Road over Mourning Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hop City Road over Mourning Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.