US Bridges

Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.2 MI N of E Glenville · Structure no. 000000003304940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,660
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,291 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Hill Road
CrossesLA Rue Brook
Location1.2 MI N of E Glenville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90894, -73.91947
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2017)
Projected traffic3,291 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$647,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Lake Hill Road over LA Rue Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.