US Bridges

RTE 22 over Bouquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · 0.1MI W of Rt 10 · Structure no. 000000001017200

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesBouquet River
Location0.1MI W of Rt 10
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates44.22991, -73.46072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2021)
Projected traffic822 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Bouquet River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Bouquet River carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Bouquet River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.