US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1 MI W JCT RT49 · Structure no. 000000003338730

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins 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 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesStebbins Creek
Location1 MI W JCT RT49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.90528, -75.76754
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
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$732,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins Creek built?

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

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins 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 October 2023.

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

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Stebbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.