US Bridges

Hunter Road over Moses Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 6.0 MI S of Ft Edward + 1 · Structure no. 000000003305750

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Road over Moses Kill is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location6.0 MI S of Ft Edward + 1
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18138, -73.54887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic182 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Hunter 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hunter Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.