US Bridges

RTE 86 over Outlet Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt 86 4.4 MI E Ray Brook · Structure no. 000000001032720

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86 over Outlet Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 86 over Outlet Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,114 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 86
CrossesOutlet Brook
LocationRt 86 4.4 MI E Ray Brook
RouteU.S. Route 86
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.29577, -74.00008
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,484 (2021)
Projected traffic10,114 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86 over Outlet Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86 over Outlet Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 86 over Outlet Brook carry?

About 9,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86 over Outlet Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE 86 over Outlet Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.