US Bridges

County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .1 M NE of Degrasse · Structure no. 000000003341780

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 73 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesS Br Grasse River
Location.1 M NE of Degrasse
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.35031, -75.07424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic523 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$906,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County Road 27 over S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over S Br Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.