US Bridges

West Pawlet Road over Indian River

Good

Washington County, New York · 2.8 MI S JCT SH149 & SH22 · Structure no. 000000003306040

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Pawlet Road over Indian River is a concrete culvert carrying West Pawlet Road over Indian River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 703 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesWest Pawlet Road
CrossesIndian River
Location2.8 MI S JCT SH149 & SH22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35435, -73.26311
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2018)
Projected traffic984 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Pawlet Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Pawlet Road over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Pawlet Road over Indian River carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Pawlet Road over Indian River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns West Pawlet Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.