US Bridges

Horicon RD over Schroon River

Fair

Warren County, New York · 2 Mi.S.Of Brandt Lake · Structure no. 000000003305180

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horicon RD over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Horicon RD over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 84 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoricon RD
CrossesSchroon River
Location2 Mi.S.Of Brandt Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.65415, -73.76125
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2020)
Projected traffic776 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horicon RD over Schroon River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Horicon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Horicon RD over Schroon River carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horicon RD over Schroon River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horicon RD over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.