Tower Ave over Lachute River
GoodEssex County, New York · Vil. of Ticonderoga · Structure no. 000000003302520
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,439
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Ave over Lachute River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tower Ave over Lachute River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,015 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower Ave over Lachute River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Ave over Lachute 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Tower Ave over Lachute River carry?
About 1,439 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tower Ave over Lachute River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Ave over Lachute River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.