US Bridges

Earlville Road over Sangerfield River

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.5 MI SW Pooleville Pond · Structure no. 000000003308500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earlville Road over Sangerfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Earlville Road over Sangerfield River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 6 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEarlville Road
CrossesSangerfield River
Location1.5 MI SW Pooleville Pond
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75201, -75.53206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2019)
Projected traffic535 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earlville Road over Sangerfield River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Earlville Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Earlville Road over Sangerfield River carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Earlville Road over Sangerfield River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Earlville Road over Sangerfield River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.