US Bridges

Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .5 MI E of Pine Grove · Structure no. 000000003341210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMadrid Chipman RD
CrossesSucker Brook
Location.5 MI E of Pine Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.7754, -75.28172
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2018)
Projected traffic734 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$796,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Madrid Chipman RD over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.