US Bridges

RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad

Fair

Washington County, New York · .2 MI N JCT SH 29 & SH 40 · Structure no. 000000001020710

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad 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 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 8,415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,428 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesBattenkill Railroad
Location.2 MI N JCT SH 29 & SH 40
RouteState Highway 29
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09598, -73.52582
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,415 (2021)
Projected traffic9,428 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad built?

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

What condition is RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad carry?

About 8,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Battenkill Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.