US Bridges

RTE 296 over Batavia Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 23 & 296 · Structure no. 000000001045160

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,944
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 296 over Batavia Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 296 over Batavia Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 296
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 23 & 296
RouteState Highway 296
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30823, -74.23139
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2016)
Projected traffic2,027 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 296 over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 296 over Batavia 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 296 over Batavia Kill carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 296 over Batavia Kill?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 296 over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.