US Bridges

RTE 149 over Mettawee River

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1.1 MI NE JCT 22 & 149 · Structure no. 000000001038520

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,466
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 149 over Mettawee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 149 over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,652 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 149
CrossesMettawee River
Location1.1 MI NE JCT 22 & 149
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates43.40701, -73.26204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,466 (2018)
Projected traffic7,652 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 149 over Mettawee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 149 over Mettawee River carry?

About 5,466 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 149 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 149 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.