US Bridges

Crane Street over Alplaus Kill

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 0.5 Miles W of Charlton · Structure no. 000000003304650

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Street over Alplaus Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crane Street over Alplaus Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCrane Street
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location0.5 Miles W of Charlton
Coordinates42.92989, -73.9828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2017)
Projected traffic525 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Street over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Crane Street over Alplaus Kill 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 Crane Street over Alplaus Kill carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crane Street over Alplaus Kill?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Street over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.