US Bridges

CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Holley · Structure no. 000000003319200

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesE Br Sandy Creek
Location2.3 MI NE of Holley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25753, -78.00837
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over E Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over E Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.