US Bridges

Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · At Chamberlain Corners · Structure no. 000000003341240

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 145 years old, older 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2038. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorfolk Wadd RD
CrossesGrasse River
LocationAt Chamberlain Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.82706, -75.10125
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2018)
Projected traffic995 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk Wadd RD over Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.