US Bridges

CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River

Fair

Warren County, New York · .5 M S Interstate 87 EX24 · Structure no. 000000003305130

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2037. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Home Bridge RD
CrossesSchroon River
Location.5 M S Interstate 87 EX24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.51191, -73.74748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2017)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO Home Bridge RD over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.