Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River
FairEssex County, New York · Village of Keene Valley · Structure no. 000000003302420
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River is a steel truss - thru carrying Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Laight Hall Road over E Br 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Laight Hall Road over E Br Ausable River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.