US Bridges

Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.3 MI NE Albion · Structure no. 000000003319360

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKeitel Road
CrossesW Br Sandy Creek
Location2.3 MI NE Albion
Coordinates43.25569, -78.14934
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2021)
Projected traffic358 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keitel 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 June 2023.

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

About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Keitel Road over W Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.