US Bridges

County Road 69 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2 Miles E of Tylerville · Structure no. 000000003338340

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete frame carrying County Road 69 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2 Miles E of Tylerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.90604, -75.77777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$373,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 69 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.