US Bridges

Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI E Hmlt of S Cairo · Structure no. 000000003200560

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 years old, older 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSandy Plains Road
CrossesPotic Creek
Location1.5 MI E Hmlt of S Cairo
Coordinates42.27561, -73.92835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2016)
Projected traffic853 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$842,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sandy Plains Road over Potic 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Plains Road over Potic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.