US Bridges

RTE 50 over Indian Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 4.6 MI SW JCT 50 & 146A · Structure no. 000000001026310

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,555
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over Indian Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 50 over Indian Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,642 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 50
CrossesIndian Kill
Location4.6 MI SW JCT 50 & 146A
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.8752, -73.93002
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,555 (2010)
Projected traffic18,642 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over Indian Kill built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 50 over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over Indian Kill carry?

About 18,555 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over Indian Kill?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over Indian Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.