US Bridges

RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 2 MI N Hamilton CO Line · Structure no. 000000001008010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesW Br Sacandaga Ri
Location2 MI N Hamilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25533, -74.53569
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri 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 RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri carry?

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

How long is RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over W Br Sacandaga Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.