US Bridges

Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000003339380

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River is a steel truss - thru carrying Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Hollow Road
CrossesIndian River
Location1.5 MI SW of Philadelphia
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.14864, -75.73109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2017)
Projected traffic202 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Hollow Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.