Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 4.9 MI NW of Barnes Cors. · Structure no. 000000003340270
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pinckney 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pinckney Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.