US Bridges

CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 4.5 MI E JCT SH 12 & SH5S · Structure no. 000000007307650

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,235 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,574 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR37
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH 12 & SH5S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08812, -75.16117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,235 (2018)
Projected traffic7,574 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 6,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR37 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.