US Bridges

CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · Located in Waddington · Structure no. 000000003342090

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 44
CrossesBig Sucker Brook
LocationLocated in Waddington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86036, -75.19205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2021)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 44 over Big Sucker 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 CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 over Big Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.