US Bridges

Dimmick RD over Snook Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Gansevoort · Structure no. 000000003304510

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dimmick RD over Snook Kill is a steel culvert carrying Dimmick RD over Snook Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDimmick RD
CrossesSnook Kill
Location2.5 MI SW of Gansevoort
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1874, -73.69898
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2019)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$334,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dimmick RD over Snook Kill built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dimmick RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dimmick RD over Snook Kill carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dimmick RD over Snook Kill?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Dimmick RD over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.