US Bridges

Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 6 MI SE Edinburgh · Structure no. 000000003304800

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFox Hill Road
CrossesHans Creek
Location6 MI SE Edinburgh
Coordinates43.17741, -73.99156
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2017)
Projected traffic356 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Hill Road over Hans 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hill Road over Hans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.