Spear Road over Boquet River
FairEssex County, New York · 3.3 MI NW Bouquet · Structure no. 000000003302610
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spear Road over Boquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spear Road over Boquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spear Road over Boquet River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spear Road over Boquet 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Spear Road over Boquet River carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Spear Road over Boquet River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Spear Road over Boquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.