US Bridges

RTE 29 over Batten Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · RTE 29<40 over Batten Kil · Structure no. 000000001020720

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Batten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,428 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesBatten Kill
LocationRTE 29<40 over Batten Kil
RouteState Highway 29
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09897, -73.52504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Batten Kill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Batten Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 29 over Batten Kill?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.