US Bridges

Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3.1 MI W Conklingville · Structure no. 000000003304770

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 86 years old, older 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHadley Hill Road
CrossesPaul Creek
Location3.1 MI W Conklingville
Coordinates43.3135, -74.01281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$663,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hadley Hill Road over Paul 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 Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Hill Road over Paul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.