US Bridges

County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.0 MI N of Chipman · Structure no. 000000003342010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 33
CrossesLittle Sucker Brk
Location3.0 MI N of Chipman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.82366, -75.20708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2018)
Projected traffic358 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 33 over Little Sucker Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.