US Bridges

King Road over Whipple Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2 MI South of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Whipple Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Road over Whipple Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesWhipple Brook
Location2 MI South of Cambridge
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96444, -73.43737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2019)
Projected traffic298 by 2039
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Whipple Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is King Road over Whipple Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Whipple Brook carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Whipple Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Whipple Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.