Montcalm Street over Lachute River
PoorEssex County, New York · .1MI W JCT NY74&22 · Structure no. 000000003301900
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,439
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montcalm Street over Lachute River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montcalm Street over Lachute River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,015 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montcalm Street over Lachute River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Montcalm Street over Lachute River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Montcalm Street over Lachute River carry?
About 1,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Montcalm Street over Lachute River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Montcalm Street over Lachute River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.