US Bridges

RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt 73 1.4 MI N JCT RT9&73 · Structure no. 000000001029680

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,457
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1935, 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 73
CrossesN. Fork Bouquet River
LocationRt 73 1.4 MI N JCT RT9&73
RouteU.S. Route 73
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.11311, -73.70896
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,457 (2018)
Projected traffic4,753 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 73 over N. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River carry?

About 4,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over N. Fork Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.