US Bridges

RTE 22 over Bouquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · Rt 22 at Wallonsburg · Structure no. 000000001017210

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 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 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesBouquet River
LocationRt 22 at Wallonsburg
RouteState Highway 22
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.26593, -73.40146
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2021)
Projected traffic822 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 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 October 2024.

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 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.