US Bridges

Lacy Road over E B Ausable River

FairPosted for load

Essex County, New York · 2 Miles N of Vil of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302350

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacy Road over E B Ausable River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lacy Road over E B Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 130 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLacy Road
CrossesE B Ausable River
Location2 Miles N of Vil of Keene
Coordinates44.2791, -73.79048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacy Road over E B Ausable River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lacy Road over E B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lacy Road over E B Ausable River carry?

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

How long is Lacy Road over E B Ausable River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lacy Road over E B Ausable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.