US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5.0 MI NE of Adams Center · Structure no. 000000003338690

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 years old, older 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesGulf Stream
Location5.0 MI NE of Adams Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8531, -75.93443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$845,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream 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 Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.