Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River
GoodWashington County, New York · 2 MI S of Whitehall · Structure no. 000000003306010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2037. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Turnpike over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.