US Bridges

Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Oswego County, New York · At Lacona · Structure no. 000000003365910

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Academy Street 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAcademy Street
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationAt Lacona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64409, -76.07625
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2018)
Projected traffic823 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Academy Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Street over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.