US Bridges

RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT SH3 & SH193 · Structure no. 000000001039750

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 193
CrossesN Brn Sandy Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH3 & SH193
RouteState Highway 193
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.75495, -76.1658
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2016)
Projected traffic595 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 193 over N Brn 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 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 193 over N Brn Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.