US Bridges

RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl

Good

Washington County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH 67 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000001029260

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
386 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2041. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 67
CrossesBattenkill Railroad Owl
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 67 & SH 22
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.95111, -73.38269
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2021)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Battenkill Railroad Owl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.