US Bridges

RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .2 Mi. E JCT193&289 · Structure no. 000000001039760

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 193
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location.2 Mi. E JCT193&289
RouteState Highway 193
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.73244, -76.13408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2018)
Projected traffic559 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 193 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 193 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.