RTE 73 over Chubb River
GoodEssex County, New York · .2 MI S JCT CR 73 & CR 86 · Structure no. 000000001029800
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,268
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 73 over Chubb River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 73 over Chubb River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,817 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 73 over Chubb River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is RTE 73 over Chubb 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 Chubb River carry?
About 8,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 73 over Chubb River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 73 over Chubb River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.