US Bridges

RTE 4 over D&h RR

Good

Washington County, New York · JCT US 4 & Del & Hud RR · Structure no. 000000001001070

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over D&h RR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 4 over D&h RR in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 4
CrossesD&h RR
LocationJCT US 4 & Del & Hud RR
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.27248, -73.58733
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,716 (2020)
Projected traffic13,780 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over D&h RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 over D&h RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over D&h RR carry?

About 13,716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over D&h RR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over D&h RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.