US Bridges

Carton Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.6 MI NE Murray · Structure no. 000000003319180

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carton Road over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carton Road over Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCarton Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.6 MI NE Murray
Coordinates43.29302, -78.02652
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2018)
Projected traffic269 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carton Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carton Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Carton Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carton Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carton Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.