US Bridges

RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 37 · Structure no. 000000001023780

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,098
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek in Jefferson 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 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 3,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.00572, -75.90187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,098 (2018)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 37 over Kelsey 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 Kelsey Creek carry?

About 3,098 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.