US Bridges

CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Hadley · Structure no. 000000003364160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 7
CrossesSacandaga Reservoir
Location3.5 MI SW of Hadley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29675, -73.88504
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Sacandaga Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.