US Bridges

South Park Street over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.2 Mi.N.Of Adams · Structure no. 000000003338670

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Street over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying South Park Street over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 83 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 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2037. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Park Street
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N.Of Adams
Coordinates43.80728, -76.01947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2017)
Projected traffic738 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Park Street over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is South Park Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South Park Street over Sandy Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Park Street over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Street over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.