US Bridges

Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Brockville · Structure no. 000000003319240

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTransit Road
CrossesW Br Sandy Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Brockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.26471, -78.1155
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Transit Road over W Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Transit Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.