US Bridges

Upper Dam over Bog River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3 MI SW End of SH 421 · Structure no. 000000005524530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1996 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Upper Dam over Bog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Dam over Bog River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2016. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Dam
CrossesBog River
Location3 MI SW End of SH 421
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates44.10983, -74.67079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1996)
Projected traffic3 by 2016
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Dam over Bog River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Dam over Bog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Dam over Bog River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Dam over Bog River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Dam over Bog River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.