US Bridges

Old State Road over Battenkill RR

Fair

Washington County, New York · .4 MI NW JCT SH22 & SH67 · Structure no. 000000002257400

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Old State Road over Battenkill RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Road over Battenkill RR in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesBattenkill RR
Location.4 MI NW JCT SH22 & SH67
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95799, -73.37775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic81 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Battenkill RR built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Old State Road over Battenkill RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Battenkill RR carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old State Road over Battenkill RR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Battenkill RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.