US Bridges

North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 2 MI NE of North Sanford · Structure no. 000000003367130

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Sanford RD
CrossesOquaga Creek
Location2 MI NE of North Sanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17461, -75.43915
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2017)
Projected traffic61 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 June 2024.

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

About 59 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns North Sanford RD over Oquaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.