RTE 3 over Little River
FairSt. Lawrence County, New York · 4.7 MI SE JCT Rts 3 + 58 · Structure no. 000000001061150
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Little River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,309 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Little River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is RTE 3 over Little 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Little River carry?
About 2,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Little River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.