Falke Road over Little West Kill
PoorGreene County, New York · 3.5 MI NW Lexington · Structure no. 000000003201200
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falke Road over Little West Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falke Road over Little West Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falke Road over Little West Kill built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falke Road over Little West Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Falke Road over Little West Kill carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falke Road over Little West Kill?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Falke Road over Little West Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.