US Bridges

Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1.6 MI NE of Harkness · Structure no. 000000003335930

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCanavan Road
CrossesLittle Ausable Rv
Location1.6 MI NE of Harkness
Coordinates44.54336, -73.55541
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2016)
Projected traffic4 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$383,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv 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 August 2024.

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

About 3 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Canavan Road over Little Ausable Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.