US Bridges

RTE 37 over Jewett Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT C R 192 & 37 · Structure no. 000000001023800

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Jewett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 37 over Jewett Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,331 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 37
CrossesJewett Creek
Location1.2 MI N JCT C R 192 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.321, -75.80056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,331 (2021)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over Jewett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Jewett Creek carry?

About 2,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.