US Bridges

Spicer Road over Plumb Brook

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.4 MI SW of Degrasse · Structure no. 000000002221760

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicer Road over Plumb Brook is a steel culvert carrying Spicer Road over Plumb Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpicer Road
CrossesPlumb Brook
Location2.4 MI SW of Degrasse
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32754, -75.08869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic20 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spicer Road over Plumb Brook built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spicer Road over Plumb Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Spicer Road over Plumb Brook carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Spicer Road over Plumb Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Spicer Road over Plumb Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.