US Bridges

Grove Road over E B Ausable River

Good

Essex County, New York · In Au Sable Forks · Structure no. 000000003302090

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Road over E B Ausable River is a steel truss - thru carrying Grove Road over E B Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrove Road
CrossesE B Ausable River
LocationIn Au Sable Forks
Coordinates44.43936, -73.67494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2018)
Projected traffic626 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Road over E B Ausable River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Road over E B Ausable River 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 July 2023.

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

About 447 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grove Road over E B Ausable River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Road over E B Ausable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.