US Bridges

RTE 37 over Coles Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 305 Ft East of Coles Cree · Structure no. 000000001094760

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Coles Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 37 over Coles Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,023 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,051 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 37
CrossesColes Creek
Location305 Ft East of Coles Cree
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.88888, -75.11788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,023 (2020)
Projected traffic3,051 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$532,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 37 over Coles Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Coles Creek carry?

About 3,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Coles Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 37 over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.