US Bridges

Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake

Good

Essex County, New York · Sanford Lake · Structure no. 000000003302690

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTahawus Road
CrossesSanford Lake
LocationSanford Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.04382, -74.05787
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tahawus Road over Sanford Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.