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Originally Posted by Daryles
Well it finally happened to us. Low bridge!!!
We were on our way to our overnight stop at
Mc Conchie Heritage Acres Camp
Galway NY. Normally we are reluctant to take state roads because they are notorious for low tree branches and tight corners. They ARE listed in the "Motor Carriers Road Atlas" for low clearance.
Except for NY 63 east of Ballston Spa, NY where it crosses a railway bridge.
43⁰00'38.2"N, 73⁰50'17.8" W
Traveling westbound on i90, Google maps had us get off at exit 12 on US 9 south. Then turn west on state route 63. In fairness...
There WAS a sign with two red flags on top
"NO TRUCKS OVER 4 TONS".
We are right at that limit. No problem.
NO HIGHT WARNING SIGNS.
We preceeded down the road. A couple of miles later, we see a 12'11" warning sign. I pulled over on the 3' shoulder. DW walked up the road to confirm. I started looking on Google maps, satellite view for possible turn arounds. TG just ahead down a dirt road there was baseball fields with a large gravel parking lot. We turned around there and went back the way we came. Called the Campground and asked for directions. They said get off at the next exit (13) on i90.
Nothing on their website regarding directions to their Campground.
In future we will double check Campground directions if not posted on their website
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I we are in unfamiliar areas we call the campground just to verify what GPS is saying! This has save dour butts more than once.