US Bridges

RTE 313 over Batten Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · JCT RTE 313 & Batten Kill · Structure no. 000000001045620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 313 over Batten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 313 over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 313
CrossesBatten Kill
LocationJCT RTE 313 & Batten Kill
RouteState Highway 313
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09899, -73.28122
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2017)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 313 over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 313 over Batten Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 313 over Batten Kill carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 313 over Batten Kill?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 313 over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.