US Bridges

Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 5.3 MI SE Lake Placid · Structure no. 000000003370430

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAdirondack Lodge
CrossesNorth Meadow Brook
Location5.3 MI SE Lake Placid
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.22554, -73.95683
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2017)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$629,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adirondack Lodge over North Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.