US Bridges

Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 4 MI NE Village of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerhead Reber RD
CrossesBouquet River
Location4 MI NE Village of Lewis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32813, -73.53388
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$706,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerhead Reber RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River carry?

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

How long is Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Deerhead Reber RD over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.