US Bridges

Patterson Road over Moses Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 4.5 MI S of Fort Edward · Structure no. 000000003305740

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Moses Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location4.5 MI S of Fort Edward
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.2054, -73.55116
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic554 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$807,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Patterson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.