US Bridges

Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3.5 MI N of Edinburg · Structure no. 000000003371600

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSand Lake Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Edinburg
Coordinates43.28969, -74.08638
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$532,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Lake 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Lake Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.