US Bridges

Boreas Road over Niagara Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · In Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000003302670

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boreas Road over Niagara Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Boreas Road over Niagara 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesBoreas Road
CrossesNiagara Brook
LocationIn Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.95837, -73.79033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boreas Road over Niagara Brook built?

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

What condition is Boreas Road over Niagara 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Boreas Road over Niagara Brook carry?

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

How long is Boreas Road over Niagara Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Boreas Road over Niagara Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.