US Bridges

Depot ST over Deer River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 0.4 Mi. S of Helena · Structure no. 000000003220850

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,492
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot ST over Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot ST over Deer River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesDepot ST
CrossesDeer River
Location0.4 Mi. S of Helena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.91971, -74.72245
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2019)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot ST over Deer River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot ST over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Depot ST over Deer River carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Depot ST over Deer River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Depot ST over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.