US Bridges

Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2 MI S of Au Sable Forks · Structure no. 000000003302070

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River is a steel truss - thru carrying Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 97 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStickney Br Road
CrossesE B Ausable River
Location2 MI S of Au Sable Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.41295, -73.68094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Stickney Br Road over E B Ausable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.