US Bridges

Riverbank Road over Schroon River

Good

Warren County, New York · 0.2 MI E Exit 24-NORTHWAY · Structure no. 000000003305140

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,503
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverbank Road over Schroon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverbank Road over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverbank Road
CrossesSchroon River
Location0.2 MI E Exit 24-NORTHWAY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.60467, -73.72822
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2018)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverbank Road over Schroon River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverbank Road over Schroon River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Riverbank Road over Schroon River carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Riverbank Road over Schroon River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riverbank Road over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.