US Bridges

Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2 MI NE Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000003305820

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Hill Road
CrossesWinchell Creek
Location2 MI NE Fort Ann
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43597, -73.44835
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2017)
Projected traffic430 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$551,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Hill Road over Winchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.