US Bridges

Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · In Plum Brook · Structure no. 000000003341390

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorfolk-Brasher RD
CrossesPlum Brook
LocationIn Plum Brook
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.83576, -74.90665
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2018)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook built?

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

What condition is Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk-Brasher RD over Plum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.