US Bridges

RTE 37B over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .9 MI W JCT SH 37B & SH37 · Structure no. 000000001024009

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
847 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37B over Grasse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37B over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,823 by 2041. The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 37B
CrossesGrasse River
Location.9 MI W JCT SH 37B & SH37
RouteState Highway 37B
Coordinates44.93311, -74.88712
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span233 ft (71 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2021)
Projected traffic4,823 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37B over Grasse River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37B over Grasse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 37B over Grasse River carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37B over Grasse River?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 233 ft (71 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37B over Grasse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.