US Bridges

Giffin Road over Tracy Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3 MI E of Canton · Structure no. 000000002221590

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giffin Road over Tracy Brook is a concrete frame carrying Giffin Road over Tracy Brook in St. Lawrence 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGiffin Road
CrossesTracy Brook
Location3 MI E of Canton
Coordinates44.60336, -75.06569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic69 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Giffin Road over Tracy Brook built?

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

What condition is Giffin Road over Tracy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Giffin Road over Tracy Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Giffin Road over Tracy Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Giffin Road over Tracy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.