US Bridges

Burnell Road over Plumb Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 M SE Village of Russell · Structure no. 000000002259420

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnell Road over Plumb Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burnell Road over Plumb Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnell Road
CrossesPlumb Brook
Location1 M SE Village of Russell
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.41952, -75.13457
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$386,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnell Road over Plumb Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnell Road over Plumb 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burnell Road over Plumb Brook carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Burnell Road over Plumb Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burnell Road over Plumb Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.