US Bridges

Chapin Street over Sucker Brook

Good

Ontario County, New York · City of Canandaigua · Structure no. 000000002211640

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapin Street over Sucker Brook is a concrete slab carrying Chapin Street over Sucker Brook in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChapin Street
CrossesSucker Brook
LocationCity of Canandaigua
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88519, -77.28557
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2021)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapin Street over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapin Street over Sucker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chapin Street over Sucker Brook carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapin Street over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Chapin Street over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.