US Bridges

RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · In Village of Parishville · Structure no. 000000001029570

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 72
CrossesW Br ST Regis Riv
LocationIn Village of Parishville
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates44.6279, -74.81496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2021)
Projected traffic3,132 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 72 over W Br ST Regis Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.