US Bridges

County Road 27 over Hudson River

Good

Saratoga County, New York · .25 MI W of Hudson Falls · Structure no. 000000003368290

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,041 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,657
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Hudson River in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,657 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,657 by 2041. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesHudson River
Location.25 MI W of Hudson Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29799, -73.59131
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,041 ft (317.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,657 (2017)
Projected traffic5,657 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Hudson River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Hudson River carry?

About 4,657 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Hudson River?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.