Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River
GoodEssex County, New York · .7 Mile S JCT I87 & SH 74 · Structure no. 000000003301910
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 641
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River carry?
About 641 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Alder Meadow Road over Schroon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.