US Bridges

RTE 458 over ST Regis River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 3.5 MI SE JCT RTE 72 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001029590

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
793
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 458 over ST Regis River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 458 over ST Regis River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 91 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 5 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 793 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 458
CrossesST Regis River
Location3.5 MI SE JCT RTE 72 + Cl
RouteState Highway 458
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.67288, -74.54859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 458 over ST Regis River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 458 over ST Regis River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 458 over ST Regis River carry?

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

How long is RTE 458 over ST Regis River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 458 over ST Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.