RTE 37 over Grasse River
FairSt. Lawrence County, New York · .5 M W RTE 37 and 56 Int · Structure no. 000000001023880
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 37 over Grasse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 5 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,174 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Grasse River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE 37 over Grasse 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 37 over Grasse River carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 37 over Grasse River?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 37 over Grasse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.