US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Rodman · Structure no. 000000003338700

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of Rodman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.85889, -75.92227
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.