US Bridges

Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, New York · NE End Little Tupper Lake · Structure no. 000000003307300

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSabattis Road
CrossesOutlet Little Tupper Lak
LocationNE End Little Tupper Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05416, -74.56425
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sabattis Road over Outlet Little Tupper Lak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.