US Bridges

County Road 14 over Schroon River

Fair

Warren County, New York · .5 Mile NW of I87 Exit 23 · Structure no. 000000003305720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,848
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 14 over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesSchroon River
Location.5 Mile NW of I87 Exit 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.48891, -73.76461
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2020)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Schroon River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Schroon River carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Schroon River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.