Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, New York · 4 MI S of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301660
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Simonds Hill Road over Bouquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.