US Bridges

Spruceton Road over West Kill

Poor

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI E Hamlet Spruceton · Structure no. 000000003201260

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruceton Road over West Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruceton Road over West Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruceton Road
CrossesWest Kill
Location1.5 MI E Hamlet Spruceton
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18457, -74.27312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruceton Road over West Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Spruceton Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spruceton Road over West Kill carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spruceton Road over West Kill?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Spruceton Road over West Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.