US Bridges

Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 Miles SW of Rodman · Structure no. 000000003338750

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesToad Hollow Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.5 Miles SW of Rodman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.84316, -75.96979
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2021)
Projected traffic335 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toad Hollow 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 Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Toad Hollow Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.