US Bridges

Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.0 MI S of Watertown · Structure no. 000000003338910

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLawton Hill Road
CrossesN Br Sandy Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Watertown
Coordinates43.90816, -75.89535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2017)
Projected traffic493 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$340,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Lawton Hill Road over N Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.