US Bridges

Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1 MI East of West Milton · Structure no. 000000003304590

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,697
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLewis Road
CrossesGlowegee Creek
Location1 MI East of West Milton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03571, -73.90743
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2017)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Road over Glowegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.