US Bridges

RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt

Poor

Franklin County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT SH72 & CO LN · Structure no. 000000001029580

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
793
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 458
CrossesDexter Lake Outlt
Location.1 MI SE JCT SH72 & CO LN
RouteState Highway 458
Coordinates44.67483, -74.60194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2020)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 458 over Dexter Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.