US Bridges

Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1 MI South JCT I87&NY9P · Structure no. 000000002260030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,758
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrescent Ave
CrossesLake Lonely Outlt
Location1 MI South JCT I87&NY9P
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05353, -73.75298
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2021)
Projected traffic3,412 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt 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 Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Ave over Lake Lonely Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.