US Bridges

Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.5 M North of Ny Route 4 · Structure no. 000000002260070

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 93 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 5 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 239 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSaunders ST
CrossesD&h/Cprr
Location0.5 M North of Ny Route 4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.55567, -73.40328
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width239 ft (72.7 m)
Roadway width225 ft (68.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2017)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 239 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders ST over D&h/Cprr?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.