US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Lawrencevill · Structure no. 000000003358390

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook is a steel culvert carrying Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesKingston Brook
Location1.0 MI NE of Lawrencevill
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.78588, -74.6477
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Kingston 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Cemetery Road over Kingston Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.