US Bridges

Moore Road over Moses Kill

Poor

Washington County, New York · 3.5 MI S JCT SH40 & SH197 · Structure no. 000000003305840

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Moses Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoore Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location3.5 MI S JCT SH40 & SH197
Coordinates43.19021, -73.52368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic69 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$627,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Moore Road over Moses Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.