US Bridges

RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · .3 MI W JCT SH 37 & C L · Structure no. 000000001023922

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,546 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesCounty Road 45 CSX Tran
Location.3 MI W JCT SH 37 & C L
RouteState Highway 37
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.97968, -74.73348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,546 (2021)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran carry?

About 4,546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over County Road 45 CSX Tran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.