US Bridges

Ad Van Road over West Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · 4.5 MI SW Hunter · Structure no. 000000003201270

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ad Van Road over West Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ad Van Road over West Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAd Van Road
CrossesWest Kill
Location4.5 MI SW Hunter
Coordinates42.18906, -74.2979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2021)
Projected traffic4 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ad Van Road over West Kill built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ad Van Road over West 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ad Van Road over West Kill carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ad Van Road over West Kill?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ad Van Road over West Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.