RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek
GoodJefferson County, New York · 4.1 MI S JCT Rt 3 & 193 · Structure no. 000000001000440
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over South Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over South Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.