US Bridges

RTE 421 over Bog River

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 421 + 30 · Structure no. 000000001048280

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 421 over Bog River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 421 over Bog River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRTE 421
CrossesBog River
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 421 + 30
RouteState Highway 421
Coordinates44.12868, -74.54486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2020)
Projected traffic262 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 421 over Bog River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 421 over Bog 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 421 over Bog River carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 421 over Bog River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 421 over Bog River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.