US Bridges

West Road over Moses Kill

FairPosted for load

Washington County, New York · Village of Argyle · Structure no. 000000003203590

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Moses Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesMoses Kill
LocationVillage of Argyle
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23285, -73.49633
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2017)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2037
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is West Road over Moses 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.