US Bridges

Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill

FairPosted for load

Washington County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH 29 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000003306220

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 151 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRexleigh Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location1 MI E JCT SH 29 & SH 22
Coordinates43.13482, -73.35561
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic252 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rexleigh 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rexleigh Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.