RTE 3 over Little River
FairSt. Lawrence County, New York · 9.3 MI SE JCT RTE 3 & 58 · Structure no. 000000001000690
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 3 over Little River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,309 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Little River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Little River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Little River carry?
About 2,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Little River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.