US Bridges

Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck

Good

Otsego County, New York · 4.7 Miles NE of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000002270930

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck is a concrete slab carrying Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLovers Lane RD
CrossesSand Hill Ck
Location4.7 Miles NE of Unadilla
Coordinates42.37862, -75.26097
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane RD over Sand Hill Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.