US Bridges

RTE 920H over Sacandaga River

Good

Fulton County, New York · 1 MI E JCT Rts 30 & 920 H · Structure no. 000000001053730

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
689 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,801
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 920H over Sacandaga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 920H over Sacandaga River in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 5,801 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,051 by 2041. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 920H
CrossesSacandaga River
Location1 MI E JCT Rts 30 & 920 H
RouteState Highway 920H
Coordinates43.22427, -74.18285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,801 (2020)
Projected traffic6,051 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 920H over Sacandaga River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 920H over Sacandaga 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 920H over Sacandaga River carry?

About 5,801 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 920H over Sacandaga River?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 920H over Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.