US Bridges

Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 3.5 MI So of RTE 28 · Structure no. 000000002255490

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2000 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl is a steel truss - thru carrying Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2020. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSagamore Lake RD
CrossesSagamore Lk Outl
Location3.5 MI So of RTE 28
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.7648, -74.63068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2000)
Projected traffic246 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sagamore Lake RD over Sagamore Lk Outl?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.