RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River
GoodEssex County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 86 & 431 · Structure no. 000000001032750
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is RTE 86 over Wbr 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 86 over Wbr Ausable River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.