US Bridges

Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook

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Essex County, New York · 0.2 Miles S. Rte. 86 · Structure no. 000000003371260

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook is a concrete frame carrying Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAlgonquin Drive
CrossesOutlet Brook
Location0.2 Miles S. Rte. 86
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.29322, -73.99904
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$681,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Algonquin Drive over Outlet Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.