US Bridges

Nichols Road over Denjim Brook

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5 MI S of Winthrop · Structure no. 000000003367460

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Road over Denjim Brook is a steel culvert carrying Nichols Road over Denjim Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNichols Road
CrossesDenjim Brook
Location5 MI S of Winthrop
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.72999, -74.77852
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$141,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nichols Road over Denjim Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Road over Denjim 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols Road over Denjim Brook carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Road over Denjim Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Nichols Road over Denjim Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.