US Bridges

West Valley Road over Moses Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT Rts 197 + 40 · Structure no. 000000003306280

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Valley Road over Moses Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Valley Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Valley Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location1.8 MI S JCT Rts 197 + 40
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20741, -73.50799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2017)
Projected traffic228 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$915,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Valley Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is West Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Valley Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Valley Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Valley Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.