US Bridges

E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Salem · Structure no. 000000003305940

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Greenwich Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location2.5 MI SW of Salem
Coordinates43.14518, -73.39775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2018)
Projected traffic409 by 2038
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Greenwich Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.