US Bridges

RTE 67 over Mourning Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · RTE 67 & Morning Kill · Structure no. 000000001029150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,982
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Mourning Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 67 over Mourning Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 8,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 67
CrossesMourning Kill
LocationRTE 67 & Morning Kill
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.9854, -73.93152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,982 (2021)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Mourning Kill built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 67 over Mourning Kill 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Mourning Kill carry?

About 8,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Mourning Kill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Mourning Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.