US Bridges

County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.4 Miles North of Adams · Structure no. 000000003338760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 155
CrossesN Br Sandy Creek
Location3.4 Miles North of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.84443, -75.97101
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$618,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 155 over N Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 155 over N Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.