US Bridges

RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal

Good

Saratoga County, New York · .4 MI E JCT of Rts 4 & 29 · Structure no. 000000004020700

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,412
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,412 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,424 by 2041. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesE Br Hudson/Canal
Location.4 MI E JCT of Rts 4 & 29
RouteState Highway 29
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09799, -73.57291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,412 (2018)
Projected traffic9,424 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal 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 RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal carry?

About 8,412 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over E Br Hudson/Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.