US Bridges

CR40 over Batavia Kill

Poor

Greene County, New York · 0.1MI.SWHMLT.MAPLECREST · Structure no. 000000003302860

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
699
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR40 over Batavia Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR40 over Batavia Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR40
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location0.1MI.SWHMLT.MAPLECREST
Coordinates42.2751, -74.18758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2019)
Projected traffic979 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$882,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR40 over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR40 over Batavia 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR40 over Batavia Kill carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR40 over Batavia Kill?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR40 over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.