Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck
PoorOswego County, New York · At Lacona · Structure no. 000000003365920
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 254
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck carry?
About 254 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Powers Avenue over Little Sandy Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.