US Bridges

North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.5 MI W of N. Hamlin · Structure no. 000000003317640

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Hamlin Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.5 MI W of N. Hamlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.33912, -77.91523
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic193 by 2039
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Hamlin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.