US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 9.0 MI E of Adams Center · Structure no. 000000003338710

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
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 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location9.0 MI E of Adams Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8699, -75.84612
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2015)
Projected traffic193 by 2035
Trucks3%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Sandy Creek Road 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 December 2023.

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

About 138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.