US Bridges

Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr

Good

Essex County, New York · 4 MI SE of Lake Placid · Structure no. 000000003302120

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAdirondack Loj RD
CrossesW Br Ausable Rivr
Location4 MI SE of Lake Placid
Coordinates44.19084, -73.9567
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2017)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adirondack Loj RD over W Br Ausable Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.