Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River
PoorEssex County, New York · 4 Miles North of Westport · Structure no. 000000003302580
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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 2 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Merriam-Forge Road over Bouquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.