US Bridges

South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.0 MI South of Holley · Structure no. 000000003319260

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Holley Road
CrossesE Br Sandy Creek
Location1.0 MI South of Holley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21094, -78.02782
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2021)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Holley Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Holley Road over E Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.