US Bridges

Park Access Road over Sacandaga River

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 2.8 MI S of Wells · Structure no. 000000002263680

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
1999 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Access Road over Sacandaga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Access Road over Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2019. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPark Access Road
CrossesSacandaga River
Location2.8 MI S of Wells
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.35983, -74.291
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (1999)
Projected traffic293 by 2019
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$715,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access Road over Sacandaga River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Park Access Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Access Road over Sacandaga River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Park Access Road over Sacandaga River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access Road over Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.