US Bridges

Geyser RD over D&h RR

Good

Saratoga County, New York · City of Saratoga Springs · Structure no. 000000003364200

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,224
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Geyser RD over D&h RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geyser RD over D&h RR in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGeyser RD
CrossesD&h RR
LocationCity of Saratoga Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05974, -73.81809
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,224 (2017)
Projected traffic12,420 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Geyser RD over D&h RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Geyser RD over D&h RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Geyser RD over D&h RR carry?

About 10,224 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geyser RD over D&h RR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Geyser RD over D&h RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.