US Bridges

Milton Street over Schroon River

Good

Warren County, New York · 0.01 MI N JCT River ST · Structure no. 000000003305730

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Street over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Milton Street over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilton Street
CrossesSchroon River
Location0.01 MI N JCT River ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48725, -73.77932
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2019)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milton Street over Schroon River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Milton Street over Schroon River carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milton Street over Schroon River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Milton Street over Schroon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.