US Bridges

High Bridge Road over Stony Kill

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, New York · 1.9 MI NW of Chatham · Structure no. 000000003222070

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over Stony Kill is a concrete tee beam carrying High Bridge Road over Stony Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesStony Kill
Location1.9 MI NW of Chatham
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38156, -73.60897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2021)
Projected traffic237 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$946,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge Road over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge Road over Stony Kill 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 High Bridge Road over Stony Kill carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge Road over Stony Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Road over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.