US Bridges

CO RD 53 over ST Regis River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Helena · Structure no. 000000003340540

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 53 over ST Regis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 53 over ST Regis River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2039. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 53
CrossesST Regis River
Location2 Miles SW of Helena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.89674, -74.75765
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2019)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 53 over ST Regis River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 53 over ST Regis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 53 over ST Regis River carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 53 over ST Regis River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 53 over ST Regis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.