US Bridges

RTE 50 over Mourning Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.2MI SW JCT 50 & 67 · Structure no. 000000001026330

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over Mourning Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 50 over Mourning Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,151 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 50
CrossesMourning Kill
Location1.2MI SW JCT 50 & 67
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.97227, -73.86263
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,104 (2021)
Projected traffic10,151 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over Mourning Kill built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 50 over Mourning Kill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over Mourning Kill carry?

About 10,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over Mourning Kill?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over Mourning Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.