US Bridges

Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Corinth · Structure no. 000000003304520

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHeath Road
CrossesSturdevant Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Corinth
Coordinates43.22321, -73.8467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2020)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek 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 Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Heath Road over Sturdevant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.