RIVER STREET EXT
Carrying RIVER STREET EXT over OUTLET BROOK
IN LAKE PLACID, Essex, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER STREET EXT
The RIVER STREET EXT bridge in Essex, New York carries RIVER STREET EXT over OUTLET BROOK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,437 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER STREET EXT compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,437 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003302160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
RIVER STREET EXT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RIVER STREET EXT against other structures in Essex and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RIVER STREET EXT?
RIVER STREET EXT in Essex, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER STREET EXT inspected?
RIVER STREET EXT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,437 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER STREET EXT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER STREET EXT?
RIVER STREET EXT has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER STREET EXT?
RIVER STREET EXT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER STREET EXT and does age affect safety?
RIVER STREET EXT was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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