US Bridges

RTE 313 over Chunks Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · JCT RTE 313 & Vt ST Line · Structure no. 000000001095770

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,867
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 313 over Chunks Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 313 over Chunks Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 5 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 313
CrossesChunks Brook
LocationJCT RTE 313 & Vt ST Line
RouteState Highway 313
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10886, -73.2664
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 313 over Chunks Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is RTE 313 over Chunks 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 313 over Chunks Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 313 over Chunks Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 313 over Chunks Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.