US Bridges

Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, New York · 3 MI West of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309540

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSanders Road
CrossesN Br Otsquago Crk
Location3 MI West of Fort Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94742, -74.69237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic448 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$470,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Road over N Br Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.