US Bridges

RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT Rt$ 11& 193 · Structure no. 000000001008640

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,999 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT Rt$ 11& 193
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates43.77464, -76.03669
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,917 (2021)
Projected traffic1,999 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.