Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River
FairEssex County, New York · 9 MI NE JCT SH 86 & SH 73 · Structure no. 000000005523280
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Whiteface Ski Area over W Br Ausable River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.