US Bridges

Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1 Mi.Nw Hamlet of Medusa · Structure no. 000000003301430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSayre Road
CrossesSquirmer Creek
Location1 Mi.Nw Hamlet of Medusa
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44389, -74.15248
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$194,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sayre Road over Squirmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.