US Bridges

DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 4 Miles Nne of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306080

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 6 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDR Johnson Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location4 Miles Nne of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07693, -73.34405
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2041
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns DR Johnson Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.