FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAGAMORE LAKE RD

Carrying SAGAMORE LAKE RD over RAQUETTE LK S IN

3 MILES SOUTH OF SH 28, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SAGAMORE LAKE RD

The SAGAMORE LAKE RD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries SAGAMORE LAKE RD over RAQUETTE LK S IN. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SAGAMORE LAKE RD compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
SAGAMORE LAKE RD 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
49 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002255480

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAGAMORE LAKE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SAGAMORE LAKE RD against other structures in Hamilton and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SAGAMORE LAKE RD?

SAGAMORE LAKE RD in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SAGAMORE LAKE RD inspected?

SAGAMORE LAKE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 49 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAGAMORE LAKE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SAGAMORE LAKE RD?

SAGAMORE LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAGAMORE LAKE RD?

SAGAMORE LAKE RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is SAGAMORE LAKE RD and does age affect safety?

SAGAMORE LAKE RD was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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