US Bridges

Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 2.0 MI NE Murray · Structure no. 000000003366340

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorway Road
CrossesTrib Sandy Creek
Location2.0 MI NE Murray
Coordinates43.30182, -78.01613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic433 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$395,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norway Road over Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Norway Road over Trib Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.