US Bridges

CR 24 over Grasse River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · Located in Russell · Structure no. 000000003363520

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,696
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Grasse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24 over 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 24
CrossesGrasse River
LocationLocated in Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.42726, -75.14946
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2015)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 over Grasse River built?

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

What condition is CR 24 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Grasse River carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Grasse River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Grasse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.