US Bridges

Military Road over Sand Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3.5 MI N of Edinburg · Structure no. 000000002271550

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Military Road over Sand Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Edinburg
Coordinates43.2891, -74.08517
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2006)
Projected traffic123 by 2026
Trucks10%
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

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$463,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Road over Sand Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Military Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Military Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.