US Bridges

West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 5 MI East of Galway · Structure no. 000000003304580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,127
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Milton Road
CrossesGlowegee Creek
Location5 MI East of Galway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03075, -73.92747
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2017)
Projected traffic5,106 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Milton Road over Glowegee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Milton Road over Glowegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.