US Bridges

RTE 37 over Pike Creek

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 2.5 Mi. SW of Ft. Covingt · Structure no. 000000001023950

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Pike Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 37 over Pike Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesPike Creek
Location2.5 Mi. SW of Ft. Covingt
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.97588, -74.54303
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2018)
Projected traffic3,762 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over Pike Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Pike Creek carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns RTE 37 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.