RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive
GoodEssex County, New York · 0.8 MI NE JCT Rts 86 & 73 · Structure no. 000000001032730
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,923
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 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 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive carry?
About 3,923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 86 over West Branch Ausable Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.