US Bridges

Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 0.3 Miles East of Shelby · Structure no. 000000003319290

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
997
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSanderson Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location0.3 Miles East of Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18995, -78.38794
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2020)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$737,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.