US Bridges

County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · Rock City Falls · Structure no. 000000003304570

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,057
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,280 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Route 49
CrossesKayaderosseras Creek
LocationRock City Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06119, -73.91657
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2017)
Projected traffic4,280 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek carry?

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 49 over Kayaderosseras Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.