US Bridges

RTE 58 over Matoon Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT Rts 58 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001027510

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,929
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 58 over Matoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 58 over Matoon Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 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 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 4,929 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,975 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 58
CrossesMatoon Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT Rts 58 + 11
RouteState Highway 58
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.31279, -75.45563
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,929 (2020)
Projected traffic4,975 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 58 over Matoon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE 58 over Matoon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 58 over Matoon Creek carry?

About 4,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 58 over Matoon Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 58 over Matoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.