US Bridges

Woodard Road over Moses Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 3.2 MI S JCT Rts 197 + 4 · Structure no. 000000003306110

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodard Road over Moses Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodard Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodard Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location3.2 MI S JCT Rts 197 + 4
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21693, -73.55862
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
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$807,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodard Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Woodard Road over Moses 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodard Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodard Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodard Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.