US Bridges

RTE 3 over Sumner Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 3 & 192 · Structure no. 000000001053540

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,369
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Sumner Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 3 over Sumner Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,774 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesSumner Brook
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 3 & 192
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates44.40846, -74.08382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,369 (2020)
Projected traffic3,774 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$834,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Sumner Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Sumner Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Sumner Brook carry?

About 3,369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Sumner Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Sumner Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.