Water Street over Franco Kill
FairColumbia County, New York · 0.9 MI SE NY66 & CR9 · Structure no. 000000003222530
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Franco Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Franco Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Franco Kill built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Franco 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street over Franco Kill carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Franco Kill?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Franco Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.