US Bridges

Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River

Good

Hamilton County, New York · At Wells · Structure no. 000000003307260

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlgonquin Road
CrossesSacandaga River
LocationAt Wells
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.39016, -74.28999
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2019)
Projected traffic557 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algonquin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Algonquin Road over Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.