US Bridges

County Road 12 over Bouquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · .75 MI W of Bouquet · Structure no. 000000003301740

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2037. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesBouquet River
Location.75 MI W of Bouquet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.30351, -73.40474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2017)
Projected traffic393 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Bouquet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Bouquet River carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Bouquet River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.