US Bridges

RTE 4 over Halfway Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.25 MI N JCT Rts 4 & 149 · Structure no. 000000001001090

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,474
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Halfway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 4 over Halfway Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,474 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,855 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 4
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location0.25 MI N JCT Rts 4 & 149
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.41732, -73.48694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,474 (2019)
Projected traffic12,855 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 over Halfway Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 11,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.