Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River
FairHamilton County, New York · 2.6 Miles E of Speculator · Structure no. 000000003307510
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Old Route 8B over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 8B over Sacandaga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.