US Bridges

RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Washington County, New York · .1 MI E JCT US 4 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000001001120

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson 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 5 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 7,413 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,305 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location.1 MI E JCT US 4 & SH 22
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.54902, -73.40402
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,413 (2020)
Projected traffic8,305 by 2041
Trucks24%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson built?

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

What condition is RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 7,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.