US Bridges

Dugway Road over Ausable River

Good

Essex County, New York · Dugwayrdtobackst-Ausabl R · Structure no. 000000003302210

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugway Road over Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dugway Road over Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDugway Road
CrossesAusable River
LocationDugwayrdtobackst-Ausabl R
Coordinates44.46415, -73.57527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic806 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugway Road over Ausable River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugway Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dugway Road over Ausable River carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dugway Road over Ausable River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dugway Road over Ausable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.