US Bridges

Morrisons Road over Boquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2 MI N of Westport · Structure no. 000000003302110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrisons Road over Boquet River is a steel truss - thru carrying Morrisons Road over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2037. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorrisons Road
CrossesBoquet River
Location2 MI N of Westport
Coordinates44.22542, -73.44026
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrisons Road over Boquet River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrisons Road over Boquet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Morrisons Road over Boquet River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morrisons Road over Boquet River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Morrisons Road over Boquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.