US Bridges

Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.2 MI West of Brockville · Structure no. 000000003319350

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDensmore Road
CrossesW Br Sandy Creek
Location2.2 MI West of Brockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.2607, -78.13552
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic364 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Densmore 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 May 2023.

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Densmore Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.