US Bridges

Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 4 MI NW Saratoga Springs · Structure no. 000000003364180

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSpier Falls Road
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
Location4 MI NW Saratoga Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16697, -73.85526
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spier Falls Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.