US Bridges

RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway

Good

Essex County, New York · 9MI East JCT RTE9 & RTE74 · Structure no. 000000001080770

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,844
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 74
CrossesEagle Lake Causeway
Location9MI East JCT RTE9 & RTE74
RouteState Highway 74
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.87734, -73.59417
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2020)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway 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 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 74 over Eagle Lake Causeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.