US Bridges

Mill Street over Sangerfield River

Fair

Madison County, New York · 0.5 MI W Pooleville Pond · Structure no. 000000002308560

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Sangerfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Sangerfield River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 145 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesSangerfield River
Location0.5 MI W Pooleville Pond
Coordinates42.77686, -75.50519
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Sangerfield River built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mill Street over Sangerfield 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Sangerfield River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Sangerfield River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Sangerfield River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.