County Route 8 over Boquet River
FairEssex County, New York · .1 MI NE of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301600
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 8 over Boquet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 8 over Boquet River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 8 over Boquet 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 8 over Boquet River carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 8 over Boquet River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 8 over Boquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.