RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet
FairEssex County, New York · JCT Rt 73 & Paradox Lake · Structure no. 000000001029640
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,844
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 89 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 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet 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 RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet carry?
About 1,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).
Who owns RTE 74 over Paradox Lk Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.