US Bridges

RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.7 MI NE JCT 37 + 68 · Structure no. 000000001023850

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,060
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 7,060 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,093 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 37
CrossesTibbits Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT 37 + 68
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.72468, -75.4317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,060 (2021)
Projected traffic7,093 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek carry?

About 7,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 37 over Tibbits Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.