US Bridges

Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook

Good

Saratoga County, New York · Saratoga Spa State Park · Structure no. 000000005524460

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook is a concrete other carrying Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPicnic Loop Road
CrossesGeyser Brook
LocationSaratoga Spa State Park
Coordinates43.05108, -73.80524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$515,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picnic Loop 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 Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Picnic Loop Road over Geyser Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.