Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River
FairEssex County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Lake Placid · Structure no. 000000003302130
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,095
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River is a steel truss - thru carrying Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 132 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 6 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Intervale Way over W Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River carry?
About 1,095 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Intervale Way over W Branch Ausable River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.