US Bridges

Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2 Miles NE of Lacona · Structure no. 000000002209270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder Road
CrossesLittl Sandy Creek
Location2 Miles NE of Lacona
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.65345, -76.03124
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks9%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder Road over Littl 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 Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Snyder Road over Littl Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.