US Bridges

County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 MI SW of Central Sq · Structure no. 000000003313600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,556
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek in Oswego 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesCaughdenoy Creek
Location2.8 MI SW of Central Sq
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26818, -76.19501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2020)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Caughdenoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.