US Bridges

County Road 27 over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .1 Mile SE of Morley · Structure no. 000000001046200

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,012
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Grasse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 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 3,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,217 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesGrasse River
Location.1 Mile SE of Morley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.66437, -75.19699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,012 (2018)
Projected traffic4,217 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Grasse River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County Road 27 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Grasse River carry?

About 3,012 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Grasse River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.