US Bridges

County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · Located in Fort Jackson · Structure no. 000000003341140

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesE Br St. Regis River
LocationLocated in Fort Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.70593, -74.71512
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2019)
Projected traffic848 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County Road 49 over E Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over E Br St. Regis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.