US Bridges

Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · .5 MI E of Exit 30 - I87 · Structure no. 000000003371780

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesTracy Road
CrossesAsh Craft Brook
Location.5 MI E of Exit 30 - I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07616, -73.65285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$439,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy Road over Ash Craft 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Tracy Road over Ash Craft Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.