US Bridges

Baker Road over West Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · 5 MI SW Hunter · Structure no. 000000003201280

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over West Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Road over West Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road
CrossesWest Kill
Location5 MI SW Hunter
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19239, -74.30902
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
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$377,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over West Kill built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Baker 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road over West Kill carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over West Kill?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over West Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.