US Bridges

Red River Road over Sumner Brook

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 8.4 Miles FR Limlkin RD · Structure no. 000000005524950

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Red River Road over Sumner Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red River Road over Sumner Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).

CarriesRed River Road
CrossesSumner Brook
Location8.4 Miles FR Limlkin RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.67398, -74.70891
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed79.5 mi (128 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red River Road over Sumner Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red River Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Red River Road over Sumner Brook carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Red River Road over Sumner Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Red River Road over Sumner Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.