Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, New York · 5 MI NW of Granville · Structure no. 000000003306120
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 169 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Whitehall Turnpike over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.