US Bridges

RTE 18 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTE 18 & Sandy Creek · Structure no. 000000001014760

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 18 over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 18
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationJCT RTE 18 & Sandy Creek
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates43.29644, -77.96454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2021)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 18 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 18 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.