US Bridges

Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5.0 MI SE of Waddington. · Structure no. 000000003342080

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHalfway House Rd.
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location5.0 MI SE of Waddington.
Coordinates44.82839, -75.15878
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2038
Trucks14%
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$645,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Halfway House Rd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway House Rd. over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.