US Bridges

RTE 177 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT 177 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001039350

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,777
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 177 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 177 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 6 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 177
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.2 MI E JCT 177 + 11
RouteState Highway 177
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.85075, -75.94623
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 177 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 177 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 177 over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 177 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 177 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.