Gilligan Road over Boquet River
PoorEssex County, New York · 7 MI S Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301670
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilligan Road over Boquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilligan Road over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 114 years old, older 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.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gilligan Road over Boquet River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Gilligan Road over Boquet 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Gilligan Road over Boquet River carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gilligan Road over Boquet River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gilligan Road over Boquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.