US Bridges

Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .1MI S JCT RTE9& Camp RD · Structure no. 000000003363300

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
656
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNysdec Campsite RD
CrossesLittle Ausable River
Location.1MI S JCT RTE9& Camp RD
Coordinates44.57857, -73.43944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2019)
Projected traffic918 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nysdec Campsite RD over Little Ausable River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.