UPPER DAM
Carrying UPPER DAM over BOG RIVER
3 MI SW END OF SH 421, St. Lawrence, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UPPER DAM
The UPPER DAM bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries UPPER DAM over BOG RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 91.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UPPER DAM compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005524530
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UPPER DAM is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare UPPER DAM against other structures in St. Lawrence and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for UPPER DAM?
UPPER DAM in St. Lawrence, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UPPER DAM inspected?
UPPER DAM's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UPPER DAM is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UPPER DAM?
UPPER DAM has an NBI inventory load rating of 91.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER DAM?
UPPER DAM is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is UPPER DAM and does age affect safety?
UPPER DAM was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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