US Bridges

County RD 65 over Barge Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Montgomery County, New York · 33MI W ST John+n 90I · Structure no. 000000004425030

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
359 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 65 over Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 65 over Barge Canal in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 65
CrossesBarge Canal
Location33MI W ST John+n 90I
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99604, -74.73708
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 65 over Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is County RD 65 over Barge Canal 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 County RD 65 over Barge Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County RD 65 over Barge Canal?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 65 over Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.