US Bridges

East West Road over Geyser Brook

Good

Saratoga County, New York · Saratoga Spa State Park · Structure no. 000000005524200

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

East West Road over Geyser Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East West Road over Geyser Brook in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast West Road
CrossesGeyser Brook
LocationSaratoga Spa State Park
Coordinates43.04471, -73.80172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East West Road over Geyser Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is East West Road over Geyser Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East West Road over Geyser Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is East West Road over Geyser Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East West Road over Geyser Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.