US Bridges

CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · .22 MI SE of N Shore RD · Structure no. 000000003364170

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 96 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesSacandaga Reservoir
Location.22 MI SE of N Shore RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31945, -73.92315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2017)
Projected traffic615 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Sacandaga Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.