Maltby Road over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 4.0 MI SW of Rutland Cent · Structure no. 000000003338920
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maltby Road over Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Maltby 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maltby Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maltby 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Maltby Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Maltby Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Maltby Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.