RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River
FairEssex County, New York · Rt 73 0.4 MI N JCT RT9&73 · Structure no. 000000001029670
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,457
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,753 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River carry?
About 4,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 73 over So Fork Bouquet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.