US Bridges

Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Saratoga County, New York · In Waterford · Structure no. 000000003364190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,425
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,805 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSixth Street
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
LocationIn Waterford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.79445, -73.67992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,425 (2020)
Projected traffic7,805 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 6,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.