US Bridges

Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake

Good

Essex County, New York · 5M N of Rt 28N-MP 1047 · Structure no. 000000005525010

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcomb Lake Road
CrossesUpper Newcomb Lake
Location5M N of Rt 28N-MP 1047
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.0085, -74.12908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2009)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake 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 Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Newcomb Lake Road over Upper Newcomb Lake?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.