Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOrleans County, New York · 0.9 MI NW Brockville · Structure no. 000000003319230
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.