US Bridges

Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · .2 Mile North of Griffin · Structure no. 000000003307490

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Teachout Road over E Br 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTeachout Road
CrossesE Br Sacandaga River
Location.2 Mile North of Griffin
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.47324, -74.22379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River built?

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

What condition is Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River 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 Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Teachout Road over E Br Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.