US Bridges

RTE 37 over ST Regis River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · In Hogansburg · Structure no. 000000001023940

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,703
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over ST Regis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over ST Regis River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,823 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesST Regis River
LocationIn Hogansburg
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.97333, -74.66595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,703 (2020)
Projected traffic12,823 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over ST Regis River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over ST Regis River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over ST Regis River carry?

About 12,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over ST Regis River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over ST Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.