US Bridges

Strong RD over Snook Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.6 MI W JCT SH 50 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000003304500

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strong RD over Snook Kill is a concrete frame carrying Strong RD over Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrong RD
CrossesSnook Kill
Location1.6 MI W JCT SH 50 & SH 3
Coordinates43.1935, -73.68432
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$859,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strong RD over Snook Kill built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strong RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Strong RD over Snook Kill carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Strong RD over Snook Kill?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Strong RD over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.