RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River
GoodEssex County, New York · Rt 73 2.2 MI N Keene V. · Structure no. 000000001029760
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,457
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River carry?
About 4,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 73 over E Branch Ausable River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.