Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 9 MI East of Adams Center · Structure no. 000000003338800
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kenfield Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kenfield Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.