US Bridges

County RD 69 over Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile North of Adams · Structure no. 000000003338680

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 69 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 69 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 69
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1 Mile North of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81588, -75.99497
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2019)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2039
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 69 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 69 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 August 2024.

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

About 916 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 69 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 69 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.