US Bridges

RTE 4 over Slocum Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 190 South of Green St. · Structure no. 000000001080380

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Slocum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 4 over Slocum Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 4,252 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,534 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
CrossesSlocum Creek
Location190 South of Green St.
RouteState Highway 4
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15228, -73.57601
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,252 (2020)
Projected traffic4,534 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$971,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Slocum Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 4 over Slocum Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Slocum Creek carry?

About 4,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Slocum Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Slocum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.