US Bridges

Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · NE Side of Ogdensburg · Structure no. 000000002221880

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesProctor Avenue
CrossesOgdn Port Auth RR
LocationNE Side of Ogdensburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.70781, -75.46679
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2018)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR 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 Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Proctor Avenue over Ogdn Port Auth RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.