US Bridges

RTE 19 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 3.2 MI N of Hamlin Center · Structure no. 000000001015310

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,544
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Hamlin Center
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.34054, -77.90085
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2020)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 19 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 19 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.