US Bridges

Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.25MI SE of Hadley · Structure no. 000000002202740

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
979
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 140 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld Corinth Rd.
CrossesSacandaga River
Location0.25MI SE of Hadley
Coordinates43.3142, -73.84503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2018)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Corinth Rd. over Sacandaga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.