US Bridges

Outlet Road over Ballston Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 2.2 MI S Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000003304710

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outlet Road over Ballston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outlet Road over Ballston Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 35 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 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOutlet Road
CrossesBallston Creek
Location2.2 MI S Ballston Spa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9568, -73.84807
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Outlet Road over Ballston Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Outlet Road over Ballston 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 Outlet Road over Ballston Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Outlet Road over Ballston Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Outlet Road over Ballston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.