US Bridges

Otis Road over Boquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301650

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otis Road over Boquet River is a steel truss - thru carrying Otis Road over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOtis Road
CrossesBoquet River
Location2.5 MI S of Elizabethtown
Coordinates44.18041, -73.61391
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otis Road over Boquet River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otis Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Otis Road over Boquet River carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Otis Road over Boquet River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Otis Road over Boquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.