US Bridges

Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · 3 MI SE of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003301620

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLee Bridge RD
CrossesBoquet River
Location3 MI SE of Lewis
Coordinates44.24818, -73.51969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2019)
Projected traffic234 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Bridge RD over Boquet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Bridge RD over Boquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.