Old Route 8b over Sacandaga River

Fair Condition106 years old14 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyHamilton
Location2.6 Miles E Of Speculator
CarriesOld Route 8b
CrossesSacandaga River
Coordinates43.51128, -74.31356

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width16.7 ft (5.1 m)
Deck Area144.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14 (2021)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000003307510

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