US Bridges

Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .3 Mile North of Hancock · Structure no. 000000003352520

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSands Creek Road
CrossesSands Creek
Location.3 Mile North of Hancock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96598, -75.30117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2018)
Projected traffic713 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$914,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sands Creek Road over Sands 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.