US Bridges

RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · .4M E Route 147 · Structure no. 000000001079300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,982
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill is a steel culvert carrying RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 67
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location.4M E Route 147
RouteState Highway 67
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97419, -74.02004
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 67 over Alplaus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill?

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

Who owns RTE 67 over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.