US Bridges

RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 1 MI S JCT Rts 8 & 10 · Structure no. 000000001008040

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

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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
CrossesPiseco Lake Outlet
Location1 MI S JCT Rts 8 & 10
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.38085, -74.54504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet carry?

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

How long is RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Piseco Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.