US Bridges

RTE 73 over Johns Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · N End Keene Valley · Structure no. 000000001029740

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,457
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over Johns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 73 over Johns Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,753 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRTE 73
CrossesJohns Brook
LocationN End Keene Valley
RouteU.S. Route 73
Coordinates44.19425, -73.78662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,457 (2018)
Projected traffic4,753 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over Johns Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 73 over Johns Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over Johns Brook carry?

About 4,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 73 over Johns Brook?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over Johns Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.