US Bridges

County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1 MI West of Worth · Structure no. 000000003338570

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 95
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location1 MI West of Worth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.78773, -75.89485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2015)
Projected traffic540 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$756,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 95 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.