US Bridges

Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 8 MI S of Colton · Structure no. 000000003220970

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gleason Road over N Br 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGleason Road
CrossesN Br Grasse River
Location8 MI S of Colton
Coordinates44.45658, -74.95243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2015)
Projected traffic3 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River built?

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

What condition is Gleason Road over N Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gleason Road over N Br Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.