US Bridges

RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH29 & Btkill · Structure no. 000000001095760

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,379
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,524 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesWhittaker Brook
Location.1 MI N JCT SH29 & Btkill
RouteState Highway 29
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13018, -73.42796
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2018)
Projected traffic3,524 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 29 over Whittaker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.