RTE 3 over Sandy Creek
GoodJefferson County, New York · 2.0 MI S JCT RTE 3 & 193 · Structure no. 000000001000450
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 956
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.