US Bridges

Carlton Road over Cooley Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.1 MI NW of CR 109 (kinn · Structure no. 000000002259980

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlton Road over Cooley Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying Carlton Road over Cooley Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlton Road
CrossesCooley Kill
Location0.1 MI NW of CR 109 (kinn
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8904, -73.80856
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2017)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlton Road over Cooley Kill built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlton Road over Cooley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carlton Road over Cooley Kill carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carlton Road over Cooley Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carlton Road over Cooley Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.