US Bridges

CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive

Fair

Essex County, New York · In Jay · Structure no. 000000003370080

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 82
CrossesEast Branch Ausable Rive
LocationIn Jay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.3726, -73.72358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2021)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 82 over East Branch Ausable Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.