US Bridges

RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet

Good

Essex County, New York · 0.7 MI NW JCT Rts 73 & 9N · Structure no. 000000001029780

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,592
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet is a concrete frame carrying RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 73
CrossesCascade Lk Outlet
Location0.7 MI NW JCT Rts 73 & 9N
RouteU.S. Route 73
Coordinates44.26367, -73.79882
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,592 (2014)
Projected traffic3,830 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$829,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet built?

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

What condition is RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet carry?

About 3,592 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over Cascade Lk Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.