US Bridges

RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr

Good

Essex County, New York · .1 MI NW JCT SH 9N & SH73 · Structure no. 000000001060240

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,592
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 32 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 73
CrossesE Br Ausable Rvr
Location.1 MI NW JCT SH 9N & SH73
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.25681, -73.79374
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr carry?

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

How long is RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over E Br Ausable Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.