US Bridges

Jewell Road over Snook Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.6 MI NE JCT NY50&NY32 · Structure no. 000000003304480

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Road over Snook Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewell Road over Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Road
CrossesSnook Kill
Location1.6 MI NE JCT NY50&NY32
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20705, -73.62595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2019)
Projected traffic267 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$858,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewell Road over Snook Kill built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Jewell Road over Snook Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell Road over Snook Kill carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Road over Snook Kill?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Road over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.