US Bridges

CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy

Fair

Clinton County, New York · Hamlet of Ellenburg Ctr · Structure no. 000000001039630

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR5
CrossesNorth Branch Great Chazy
LocationHamlet of Ellenburg Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86515, -73.89399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2020)
Projected traffic647 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy 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 CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR5 over North Branch Great Chazy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.