US Bridges

RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.5 MI E JCT SH177 & US11 · Structure no. 000000001039340

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,777
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 2,777 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,896 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 177
CrossesN. Branch Sandy Creek
Location2.5 MI E JCT SH177 & US11
RouteState Highway 177
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.85753, -75.95559
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,777 (2018)
Projected traffic2,896 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 177 over N. Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,777 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 177 over N. Branch Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.