US Bridges

RTE 11 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .2 MI S JCT Rts 11 & 178 · Structure no. 000000001008650

Built
1856
169 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,003
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Sandy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 11 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1856, so it is 169 years old, older 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 5 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 4,003 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,175 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT Rts 11 & 178
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.80841, -76.02434
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,003 (2020)
Projected traffic4,175 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$834,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Sandy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,003 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.