US Bridges

Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 3.5 MI E Lake Desolation · Structure no. 000000003304200

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBockes Road
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
Location3.5 MI E Lake Desolation
Coordinates43.13798, -73.87764
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2017)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2037
Trucks6%
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

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$518,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Bockes Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bockes Road over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.