US Bridges

Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River

Poor

Essex County, New York · 4 Mi.Ne Village of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302240

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River is a steel culvert carrying Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCrowningshield RD
CrossesN Br Boquet River
Location4 Mi.Ne Village of Lewis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.31413, -73.51794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2017)
Projected traffic202 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowningshield RD over N Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Crowningshield RD over N Br Boquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.