US Bridges

RTE 22 over Bouquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · RTE 22 at Willsboro · Structure no. 000000001017220

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 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 1998, so it is 27 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesBouquet River
LocationRTE 22 at Willsboro
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates44.36387, -73.39084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.