US Bridges

RTE 237 over Sandy Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · JCT RTE 237 & Sandy Creek · Structure no. 000000001042420

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
998
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 237 over Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 998 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 237
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationJCT RTE 237 & Sandy Creek
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates43.28718, -78.0426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2017)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.