US Bridges

RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT US 11 & SH58 · Structure no. 000000001027490

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,007
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,045 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 58
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location.2 MI SE JCT US 11 & SH58
RouteState Highway 58
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.33212, -75.46871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2021)
Projected traffic4,045 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 58 over Oswegatchie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 58 over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.