US Bridges

Center Road over Owl Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.4 MI SW Cent White Crk · Structure no. 000000003306210

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Road over Owl Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Road over Owl Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Road
CrossesOwl Kill
Location0.4 MI SW Cent White Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96823, -73.38296
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Road over Owl Kill built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Center Road over Owl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Center Road over Owl Kill carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Center Road over Owl Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Center Road over Owl Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.