US Bridges

Mott Road over Snook Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 2.9 MI NE Int NY50 NY32 · Structure no. 000000003304470

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mott Road over Snook Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mott Road over Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMott Road
CrossesSnook Kill
Location2.9 MI NE Int NY50 NY32
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21278, -73.61321
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2019)
Projected traffic568 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$954,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mott Road over Snook Kill built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Mott Road over Snook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mott Road over Snook Kill carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mott Road over Snook Kill?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mott Road over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.