US Bridges

RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River

Poor

Hamilton County, New York · 1 MI N Hamilton CO Line · Structure no. 000000001008000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesRTE 10
CrossesW Br Sacandaga River
Location1 MI N Hamilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates43.25085, -74.51777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.