RTE 4 over Poultney River
FairWashington County, New York · JCT RTE 4 & Vt State Line · Structure no. 000000001001150
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,413
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 4 over Poultney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over Poultney River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 76 years old, older 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 4 over Poultney River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is RTE 4 over Poultney River 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 Poultney River carry?
About 7,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is RTE 4 over Poultney River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 4 over Poultney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.