Montcalm Street over Lachute River
FairEssex County, New York · Ticonderoga · Structure no. 000000003301890
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,851
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montcalm Street over Lachute River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Montcalm Street over Lachute River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,591 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montcalm Street over Lachute River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montcalm Street over Lachute River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Montcalm Street over Lachute River carry?
About 6,851 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Montcalm Street over Lachute River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Montcalm Street over Lachute River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.