US Bridges

County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 0.5 MI SE of Winthrop · Structure no. 000000003341940

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesE Br ST Regis Rvr
Location0.5 MI SE of Winthrop
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.79032, -74.78278
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic318 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over E Br ST Regis Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.