US Bridges

Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .5 Mile SE of Chipman · Structure no. 000000003341260

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMadrid-Chipman Roa
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location.5 Mile SE of Chipman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.77691, -75.18847
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2018)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madrid-Chipman Roa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Madrid-Chipman Roa over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.