US Bridges

Lacy Road over Clifford Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2.5 M N of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302340

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacy Road over Clifford Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lacy Road over Clifford Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLacy Road
CrossesClifford Brook
Location2.5 M N of Keene
Coordinates44.28274, -73.79256
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$487,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacy Road over Clifford Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacy Road over Clifford Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lacy Road over Clifford Brook carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lacy Road over Clifford Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lacy Road over Clifford Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.