Sprakers Road over Flat Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, New York · 1.5MI SE of ST Rt I-87/5S · Structure no. 000000003309860
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprakers Road over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprakers Road over Flat Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprakers Road over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Sprakers Road over Flat Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sprakers Road over Flat Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sprakers Road over Flat Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sprakers Road over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.