US Bridges

Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R

Good

Essex County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Keene Valley · Structure no. 000000003302400

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2037. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeede Lane
CrossesEast Branch Ausable R
Location0.5 MI NE of Keene Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19982, -73.7828
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic528 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beede Lane over East Branch Ausable R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.