US Bridges

Liberty Street over Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.04 MI E JCT RT178 · Structure no. 000000003338660

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Street over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Street over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLiberty Street
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.04 MI E JCT RT178
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81314, -76.07468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks9%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Street over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Street over Sandy 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 Liberty Street over Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Street over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.