US Bridges

North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · At Hamlet of Sanford · Structure no. 000000003349630

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Sanford RD
CrossesOquaga Creek
LocationAt Hamlet of Sanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10259, -75.48155
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2017)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Sanford RD over Oquaga 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.