US Bridges

Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Essex County, New York · 1 MI East of Keeseville · Structure no. 000000003360230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPort Douglas Road
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location1 MI East of Keeseville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.48147, -73.42047
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2016)
Projected traffic725 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson 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 Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Port Douglas Road over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.