US Bridges

Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.8 Miles N of Hancock · Structure no. 000000003353370

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSands Creek Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.8 Miles N of Hancock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01229, -75.30537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2017)
Projected traffic213 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$698,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook 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 July 2023.

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

About 152 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Creek Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.