RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law
PoorPosted for loadSt. Lawrence County, New York · 1.8 Mi.Ne of Ogdensburg · Structure no. 000000005523230
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 7,385 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,033
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law is a steel suspension carrying RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2041. The structure is 7,385 ft (2,250.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law carry?
About 3,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law?
The structure is 7,385 ft (2,250.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,143 ft (348.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 812 over Can.Queens HWY.2 St.Law?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.