US Bridges

County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT 178 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001039410

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 189
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location2.3 MI S JCT 178 + 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.77661, -76.01757
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2019)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 189 over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 189 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.