US Bridges

Brouse Road over Plum Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 4 M NE of Raymondville · Structure no. 000000003341400

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brouse Road over Plum Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brouse Road over Plum Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrouse Road
CrossesPlum Brook
Location4 M NE of Raymondville
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.87951, -74.91457
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic615 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brouse Road over Plum Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brouse Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brouse Road over Plum Brook carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brouse Road over Plum Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brouse Road over Plum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.