US Bridges

Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River

Good

Madison County, New York · 3 MI W Hamilton · Structure no. 000000002308590

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWickwire Road
CrossesSangerfield River
Location3 MI W Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82119, -75.44681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2021)
Projected traffic203 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$665,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wickwire Road over Sangerfield 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wickwire Road over Sangerfield River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.