RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail
FairSt. Lawrence County, New York · JCT SH37 & Oswegatchie Rv · Structure no. 000000001023820
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 544 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,859
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 9,859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,905 by 2041. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail carry?
About 9,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail?
The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 37 over Oswegatchie River Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.