US Bridges

Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr

Fair

Essex County, New York · In Ausable Forks · Structure no. 000000003302080

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldrake Road
CrossesE Br Ausable Rvr
LocationIn Ausable Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.07949, -73.493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2017)
Projected traffic223 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldrake Road over E Br Ausable Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.