US Bridges

County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.5 MI SE Pottersville · Structure no. 000000003305160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCounty Road 62
CrossesSchroon Lake Outlet
Location0.5 MI SE Pottersville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.72799, -73.81068
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2020)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 62 over Schroon Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.