Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River
GoodFranklin County, New York · 3.1MI N Thayer Corners · Structure no. 000000003337630
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Cook Road over Chateaugay River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.