US Bridges

Boreas Road over Boreas Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2 MI NW Cheney Pond · Structure no. 000000003302660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boreas Road over Boreas Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boreas Road over Boreas Brook 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesBoreas Road
CrossesBoreas Brook
Location2 MI NW Cheney Pond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.94269, -73.95493
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boreas Road over Boreas Brook built?

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

What condition is Boreas Road over Boreas Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Boreas Road over Boreas Brook carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Boreas Road over Boreas Brook?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Boreas Road over Boreas Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.