US Bridges

Worden RD over Sandy Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile North of Rodman · Structure no. 000000003338790

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worden RD over Sandy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Worden RD over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWorden RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1 Mile North of Rodman
Coordinates43.85645, -75.93061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worden RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worden RD over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Worden RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Worden RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Worden RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.