Merriam-forge Road over Bouquet River

Poor Condition94 years old34 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyEssex
Location4 Miles North Of Westport
CarriesMerriam-forge Road
CrossesBouquet River
Coordinates44.24137, -73.43053

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure2 (Critical)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Area158.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1968)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34 (2017)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000003302580

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