US Bridges

Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.7 MI NE JCT I87 & US 9 · Structure no. 000000003304450

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 5 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Ave Ext
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
Location1.7 MI NE JCT I87 & US 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04365, -73.77106
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2020)
Projected traffic634 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nelson Ave Ext 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 Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Ave Ext over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.