US Bridges

Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo

FairPosted for load

St. Lawrence County, New York · 4.0 Mi.Ne of Massena · Structure no. 000000005523220

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
3,487 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,956
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo is a steel suspension carrying Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,956 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,012 by 2041. The structure is 3,487 ft (1,062.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesConn. Ny 37 &canad
CrossesAccess Road CSX Transpo
Location4.0 Mi.Ne of Massena
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.98613, -74.7393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,487 ft (1,062.8 m)
Longest span895 ft (272.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck43 ft (13 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,956 (2011)
Projected traffic6,012 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo carry?

About 5,956 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo?

The structure is 3,487 ft (1,062.8 m) long with a longest span of 895 ft (272.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Conn. Ny 37 &canad over Access Road CSX Transpo?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.