US Bridges

RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2 MI SW JCT Rts 12 & 37 · Structure no. 000000001071400

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,991
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,991 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location2 MI SW JCT Rts 12 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.52586, -75.66144
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,991 (2020)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$609,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 1,991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns RTE 37 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.