US Bridges

County Road 21 over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .3 MI NW of Pyrites · Structure no. 000000003340620

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Grasse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesGrasse River
Location.3 MI NW of Pyrites
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.52339, -75.19273
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2019)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Grasse River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Grasse River carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Grasse River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.