US Bridges

Devils Lane over Mourning Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.5 MI SW JCT SH50 & SH67 · Structure no. 000000003304690

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devils Lane over Mourning Kill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Devils Lane over Mourning Kill in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDevils Lane
CrossesMourning Kill
Location1.5 MI SW JCT SH50 & SH67
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96843, -73.88132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic223 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Devils Lane over Mourning Kill built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Devils Lane over Mourning 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 Devils Lane over Mourning Kill carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Devils Lane over Mourning Kill?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Devils Lane over Mourning Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.