RTE 74 over Schroon River
PoorEssex County, New York · JCT Rt 74 & Schroon R · Structure no. 000000001029650
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,844
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 74 over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 74 over Schroon River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 74 over Schroon River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is RTE 74 over Schroon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 74 over Schroon River carry?
About 1,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 74 over Schroon River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 74 over Schroon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.