US Bridges

RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · RTE 50 & Kayaderosseras C · Structure no. 000000001026350

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 11,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,815 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 50
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
LocationRTE 50 & Kayaderosseras C
RouteState Highway 50
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00859, -73.84954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,760 (2020)
Projected traffic11,815 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 11,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.