NY Route 74 over Eagle Lake Channel

NY Route 74 over Eagle Lake Channel

Town of Crown Point, Essex County

The purpose of this project is to improve the structural condition of the existing culvert crossing and maintain the roadway continuity along this section of NY Route 74. A narrow causeway carries Route 74 through Eagle Lake, which is the main connection between I-87 and Ticonderoga in Essex County, NY. Closure of this section of roadway would result in a detour of over 30 miles, causing a negative economic impact to the area. After ruling out staged construction due to the poor condition of the existing culvert and narrowness of the causeway, the decision was made to replace the structure utilizing Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods. Traffic was reduced to a single lane regulated by a temporary signal system to allow the contractor to install piles and other substructure components prior to a weekend closure where the existing bridge was removed and new precast concrete integral abutments and prefabricated bridges units were installed.

Award:

• 2023 Bridge Award Eastern New York Chapter Association for Bridge Construction & Design (ABCD)