US Bridges

RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow

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Essex County, New York · Rt 73 0.1 MI N Keene V. · Structure no. 000000001029750

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,457
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow is a concrete frame carrying RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 73
CrossesJohns Br Overflow
LocationRt 73 0.1 MI N Keene V.
RouteU.S. Route 73
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.1955, -73.78657
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 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$853,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow carry?

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

How long is RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over Johns Br Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.