US Bridges

RTE 197 over Moses Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rtes 40& 197 · Structure no. 000000001039870

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,069
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 197 over Moses Kill is a other culvert carrying RTE 197 over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 155 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,069 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,287 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 197
CrossesMoses Kill
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rtes 40& 197
RouteState Highway 197
Coordinates43.23973, -73.49183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,069 (2017)
Projected traffic5,287 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 197 over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 197 over Moses 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 197 over Moses Kill carry?

About 5,069 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 197 over Moses Kill?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 197 over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.