US Bridges

Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 2.2 MI N of Hamlin · Structure no. 000000003317630

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLake Road W Fork
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Hamlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.33531, -77.92785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lake Road W Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road W Fork over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.