US Bridges

County Road 55 over Allen Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 4.1 Miles North of Nichol · Structure no. 000000001039790

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Allen Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 55 over Allen Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 years old, older 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesAllen Brook
Location4.1 Miles North of Nichol
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.75774, -74.66955
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic672 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Allen Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 55 over Allen 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Allen Brook carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Allen Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over Allen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.