US Bridges

RTE 458 over ST Regis River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .25 MI from Inter Main ST · Structure no. 000000001029600

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 458 over ST Regis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 458 over ST Regis River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 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
Location.25 MI from Inter Main ST
RouteState Highway 458
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.6726, -74.54505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2019)
Projected traffic983 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 458 over ST Regis River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 August 2023.

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

About 943 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 458 over ST Regis River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 458 over ST Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.