US Bridges

RTE 910K over Schroon River

Fair

Essex County, New York · JCT 2B & Scroon River · Structure no. 000000001053640

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 910K over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 910K over Schroon River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE 910K
CrossesSchroon River
LocationJCT 2B & Scroon River
RouteCounty Highway 910K
Coordinates43.95153, -73.73463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2021)
Projected traffic753 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 910K over Schroon River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 910K over Schroon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 910K over Schroon River carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 910K over Schroon River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 910K over Schroon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.