US Bridges

RTE 289 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT 289 + 178 · Structure no. 000000001044890

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 289 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 289 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 289
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT 289 + 178
RouteState Highway 289
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.78149, -76.11927
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2021)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 289 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 289 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 289 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 289 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 289 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.