US Bridges

County Road 67 over Sands Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2.1 Miles N of Hancock · Structure no. 000000003352560

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Sands Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 67 over Sands Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesSands Creek
Location2.1 Miles N of Hancock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98871, -75.30894
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 67 over Sands Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 67 over Sands 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over Sands Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 67 over Sands Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Sands Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.