Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadOswego County, New York · In Lacona · Structure no. 000000003366930
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Avenue over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.