US Bridges

County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .5 MI from North Hammond · Structure no. 000000003341080

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location.5 MI from North Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.47687, -75.72476
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2019)
Projected traffic347 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.