Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek
PoorDelaware County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Hancock · Structure no. 000000003352550
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 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 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sands Creek Road over Sands Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.