US Bridges

Church Street over Mettawee River

Good

Washington County, New York · .04 MI S Water ST · Structure no. 000000003203660

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,169
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Mettawee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Church Street over Mettawee River 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesMettawee River
Location.04 MI S Water ST
Coordinates43.40499, -73.25995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,169 (2017)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Mettawee River built?

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

What condition is Church Street over Mettawee River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Mettawee River carry?

About 3,169 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Mettawee River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.