US Bridges

Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5.75 MI NE of Parishville · Structure no. 000000003341960

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckton Road
CrossesE Br ST Regis Riv
Location5.75 MI NE of Parishville
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.7413, -74.78125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2018)
Projected traffic431 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buckton Road over E Br ST Regis Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.