US Bridges

Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr

Fair

Essex County, New York · 5 MI NE of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr 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 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReber Valley Road
CrossesN.Br Bouquet Rivr
Location5 MI NE of Lewis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32015, -73.47729
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr built?

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

What condition is Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr 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 Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reber Valley Road over N.Br Bouquet Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.