US Bridges

RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT Rts 73 & 86 · Structure no. 000000001079790

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 73
CrossesWest Branch Ausable Rive
Location1.4 MI S JCT Rts 73 & 86
RouteU.S. Route 73
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.25687, -73.96226
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,955 (2018)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 73 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive carry?

About 3,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over West Branch Ausable Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.