US Bridges

Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 3.2 MI W of Valcour · Structure no. 000000003335900

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 764 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDashnaw Road
CrossesLittle Ausable Rv
Location3.2 MI W of Valcour
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.5951, -73.5032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2020)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dashnaw Road over Little Ausable Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.