US Bridges

Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.3 MI E of Lacona · Structure no. 000000003313700

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoylston Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.3 MI E of Lacona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.64892, -76.00683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$867,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boylston Road over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boylston Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.