US Bridges

CR 55 over Schroon River

Good

Warren County, New York · 1 MI NW of Exit 25 - I87 · Structure no. 000000003305170

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Schroon River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 55 over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesSchroon River
Location1 MI NW of Exit 25 - I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67641, -73.7799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Schroon River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Schroon River carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Schroon River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.