Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 1.7 MI W of Byron Corners · Structure no. 000000002220470
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweeney Road over Big Alder 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sweeney Road over Big Alder Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.