US Bridges

CR52 over Alplaus Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1 MI S Charlton · Structure no. 000000003304640

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,560
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR52 over Alplaus Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR52 over Alplaus Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,167 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR52
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location1 MI S Charlton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92455, -73.97075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2021)
Projected traffic3,167 by 2041
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR52 over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR52 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR52 over Alplaus Kill carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR52 over Alplaus Kill?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR52 over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.