US Bridges

County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Central Sq · Structure no. 000000003313610

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,595
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,628 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 37
CrossesLittle Bay Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Central Sq
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27288, -76.11836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2020)
Projected traffic3,628 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$431,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37 over Little Bay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns County Route 37 over Little Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.