US Bridges

Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Waddington · Structure no. 000000003342030

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorfolk-Waddng RD
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location2.5 MI SE of Waddington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.84956, -75.16426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2017)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2037
Trucks8%
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$718,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk-Waddng RD over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.