US Bridges

County Road 68 over Bouquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · 4 Miles SW of Willsboro · Structure no. 000000003302590

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Bouquet River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 68 over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesBouquet River
Location4 Miles SW of Willsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32283, -73.44677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic168 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Bouquet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Bouquet River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Bouquet River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.