US Bridges

Lang Road over Grove Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2 MI SW Port Henry · Structure no. 000000003301820

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang Road over Grove Brook is a steel culvert carrying Lang Road over Grove Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLang Road
CrossesGrove Brook
Location2 MI SW Port Henry
Coordinates44.00759, -73.48038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$94,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lang Road over Grove Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang Road over Grove Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lang Road over Grove Brook carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lang Road over Grove Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Lang Road over Grove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.