US Bridges

Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Chipman · Structure no. 000000003221850

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Hunter Road
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location3.0 MI NE of Chipman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.81257, -75.16334
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$318,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Hunter Road over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.