US Bridges

Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 4.5 MI S JCT SH 146 & 146 · Structure no. 000000003304680

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,028
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesVischer Ferry RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location4.5 MI S JCT SH 146 & 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80334, -73.82604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2021)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$798,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Vischer Ferry RD over Stony 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vischer Ferry RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.