Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · In Rensselaer Falls · Structure no. 000000001039620
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Rensselaer Street over Oswegatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.