Plank Road over Sandy Creek
PoorJefferson County, New York · 3 Miles NE of Rodman · Structure no. 000000003338810
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Plank 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.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.