US Bridges

O Dell Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · In Tylerville · Structure no. 000000003338940

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Dell Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete frame carrying O Dell Road over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesO Dell Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationIn Tylerville
Coordinates43.90024, -75.79905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic561 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$453,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O Dell Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is O Dell Road over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does O Dell Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is O Dell Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns O Dell Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.