US Bridges

County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet

Good

Ontario County, New York · 3 MI NW of Honeoye · Structure no. 000000003318450

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,267
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesHemlock Outlet
Location3 MI NW of Honeoye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8316, -77.53607
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,267 (2020)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet carry?

About 2,267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Hemlock Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.