River Street over Ausable River
PoorClosed to trafficEssex County, New York · 1.1 M N I-87 Exit 34 · Structure no. 000000003302200
- Built
- 1878
- 147 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 218 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Ausable River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying River Street over Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 147 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 River Street over Ausable River built?
It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is River Street over Ausable River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does River Street over Ausable River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Street over Ausable River?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Ausable River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.