US Bridges

Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River

Good

Franklin County, New York · .5 MI W of Brainardsville · Structure no. 000000003337790

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,514
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrainardsville RD
CrossesChateaugay River
Location.5 MI W of Brainardsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.85675, -74.04302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2018)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brainardsville RD over Chateaugay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.