RTE 272 over Sandy Creek
FairOrleans County, New York · 0.3MI S JCT Rts 18 & 272 · Structure no. 000000001044090
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 967
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 272 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 272 over Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 272 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 272 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 272 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 272 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 272 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.