US Bridges

Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 4 MI SW of Purling · Structure no. 000000003200590

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWinter Clove Road
CrossesKiskatom Brook
Location4 MI SW of Purling
Coordinates42.24303, -74.02879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic77 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Clove Road over Kiskatom Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.