US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3 MI SE of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338440

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesSkinner Creek
Location3 MI SE of Ellisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.69681, -76.10161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic451 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.