US Bridges

Alcoa Road over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT RTE 37 +37B · Structure no. 000000003221420

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
773 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcoa Road over Grasse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alcoa Road over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,552 by 2041. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlcoa Road
CrossesGrasse River
Location0.1 MI N JCT RTE 37 +37B
Coordinates44.93932, -74.87093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span361 ft (110 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2019)
Projected traffic2,552 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alcoa Road over Grasse River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcoa Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alcoa Road over Grasse River carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Alcoa Road over Grasse River?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 361 ft (110 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Alcoa Road over Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.