US Bridges

CR 54 over Alplaus Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.3 MI SE Charlton · Structure no. 000000003304630

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,224
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 over Alplaus Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 54 over Alplaus Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 54
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location1.3 MI SE Charlton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91672, -73.94426
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2021)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 54 over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 54 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 54 over Alplaus Kill carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 54 over Alplaus Kill?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 54 over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.