US Bridges

Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003331800

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSand Bank Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.7 MI N of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.19258, -76.72611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$226,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Bank Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.