US Bridges

Brown Street over Sandy Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · North of Canal · Structure no. 000000002272160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Street over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown Street over Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrown Street
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationNorth of Canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25073, -78.17848
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2019)
Projected traffic621 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Street over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Street over Sandy Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brown Street over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Street over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.